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CW Taps Berlanti, Plec for Tomorrow People Redo
Animation Magazine
By: Mercedes Milligan
Nov,14,2012
Greg Berlanti and Julie Plec, who first collaborated on Dawson’s Creek, are teaming up to adapt the ‘70s Brit sci-fi drama The Tomorrow People for the CW, says The Hollywood Reporter. The Tomorrow People was created by Roger Price and revolves around young people across the globe who are the next stage of human evolution, possessing special powers which they use to fight the forces of evil. The original series ran from 1973-79; a revival produced by Price ran on Nickelodeon from 1992-95.
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Confessions of a Comic Book Guy--Going Digital
ICv2
By: Steve Bennett
Nov,14,2012
Although I frequently write about digital comics for some reason I let several stories on the subject somehow slip past me. For instance, for some reason I decided to ignore the story about how sales of DC Digital Comics rose nearly 200% over the course of a year. The way I found a reason to avoid writing about how DC Comics would now be available via not just Comixology but three of the most popular e-bookstores; the Kindle Store, iBookstore, and Nook Store (see "DC Goes Wide") went without comment. Then came the story I couldn't let go without comment; "DC Comics 'Considering' Digital Subscriptions," at least according to a piece by Russ Burlingame that appeared on the comicbook.com web site.
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Indie Comics End Year on a High Note With Brooklyn Fest
PW Comics Week
By: Heidi MacDonald
Nov,13,2012
The year’s strong slate of independent comics arts festivals ended with Saturday’s Brooklyn Comics and Graphic festival, held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Williamsburg and at satellite events around Brooklyn. While the show is free to attend and doesn’t keep any kind of attendance numbers, it was clear that from the opening at 11 a.m. the show was packed, with tables thronged by people eager to buy limited edition comics and prints. “We did in one day about what we do at the Small Press Expo,” said Secret Acres co-publisher Leon Avelino. Festival co-organizer Dan Nadel reported a similar metric for his PictureBox Press.
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This Week's Trending Story: RIGHT STUF’S LUCKY PENNY ENT. Announces DVD Release of SWEET BLUE FLOWERS

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Nov,14,2012

RIGHT STUF’S LUCKY PENNY ENT. Announces DVD Release of SWEET BLUE FLOWERS (Aoi Hana)
Complete series available as a Litebox-style DVD set on March 5, 2013.

GRIMES, Iowa, Nov. 14, 2012 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Lucky Penny Entertainment label are pleased to announce the SWEET BLUE FLOWERS (Aoi Hana) Complete Series DVD set will be available on March 5, 2013.

The DVD set will include the entire 11-episode television series, in a single DVD keepcase, with Japanese audio, English subtitles and on-screen translations, and on-disc video extras.

This anime adaptation of the character-driven, coming-of-age manga by Takako Shimura (Wandering Son) features direction by Kenichi Kasai (Honey and Clover), animation by J.C. Staff (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Nodame Cantabile), and an opening animation sequence conceived by Kunihiko Ikuhara (Revolutionary Girl Utena, Penguin Drum). The series succeeded Ristorante Paradiso in Fuji TV’s NOISE timeslot and was also simulcast by Crunchyroll. In 2009, it was recognized by the jury of the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival as a recommended work.

“one of the absolutely most realistic portrayals of a young woman in love with another woman ever seen in an anime.” – Erica Friedman, Okazu

Visit aoi-hana.rightstuf.com to watch the series’ trailer and to pre-order Sweet Blue Flowers on DVD.

About SWEET BLUE FLOWERS (Aoi Hana)
“What if the one I love is a girl…?” Tears have always come easily to Fumi, but as a child, she could count on her best friend, Akira, to cheer her up. After a decade apart, Fumi and Akira find themselves reunited by chance. But even as the two girls rediscover their friendship, with the start of the new school year, Fumi becomes romantically involved with a tall, charismatic girl named Sugimoto. Fumi soon finds herself playing a balancing act between friendship and love. The complete, 11-episode series!

ABOUT RIGHT STUF, INC.
Currently celebrating its 25th year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications. Its video and print publishing division includes the Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny, and 5 Points Pictures studio-labels.

ABOUT LUCKY PENNY ENTERTAINMENT
A publishing division of Right Stuf, Inc., Lucky Penny Entertainment is dedicated to high-quality and budget-friendly releases of anime fan favorites and niche titles. The initial roster of releases for this new studio-label includes Ristorante Paradiso, Hyakko and Sweet Blue Flowers (Aoi Hana).

For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com

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RIGHT STUF, INC. Announces Exclusive Deal With Creator M. Alice LeGrow & TOKYOPOP to Publish BIZENGHAST, Vol. 8 RightStuf.com to publish series’ latest volume for first time ever in July 2012; pre-orders receive an exclusive art card.

GRIMES, Iowa, May 22, 2012 – Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to announce that, through a special arrangement with creator M. Alice LeGrow and TOKYOPOP, fans will be able to purchase the eighth volume of BIZENGHAST in book form for the first time ever, exclusively through RightStuf.com.

The initial print run of Bizenghast, Vol. 8 will be available in late July 2012. Fans who pre-order Vol. 8 will also receive an exclusive postcard featuring art from the series. For a limited time, fans can pre-order Bizenghast, Vol. 8 for $10.99 per copy. (This is a savings of more than 30% off the $15.99 SRP.) Shawne Kleckner, Right Stuf’s president and CEO, said, “We know fans of Bizenghast have been waiting a long time for new material, and I'm glad we can make this happen for them!”

“I'm glad to have this opportunity to finally deliver the next volume of Bizenghast! Readers have been waiting for over a year to see the end of this first story-arc, which is a real testament to their patience. Anyone who has been waiting a year and a half to hear from me again is either a true fan or my dentist,” said the series’ creator, M. Alice LeGrow.

TOKYOPOP founder Stu Levy added, “I am truly thrilled to be able to facilitate publication of the latest and greatest Bizenghast volume through such a dedicated partner as RightStuf. Bizenghast has become a true OEL franchise, proving that manga is not about ethnicity or nationality but engaging visual storytelling with compelling characters. Many thanks to the fans and Ms. LeGrow for their patience and continued support!”

Bizenghast was developed and successfully pitched to TOKYOPOP, after LeGrow placed in the publisher’s Rising Stars of Manga contest with her short story “Nikolai.” Propelled by the support of fans who love the dark fantasy’s gothic-style art and themes, Bizenghast has grown into a multi-media work that spans seven (and soon eight) graphic novels, in addition to inspiring a limited-edition art book, a coloring book, a novelization, animated shorts, a tabletop roleplaying game, and a line of merchandise. LeGrow is currently at work on her next graphic novel, The Elephant Book. Fans can find out more about the comic and its successful Kickstarter project at www.bizenghast.com.

ABOUT RIGHT STUF, INC.
Currently celebrating its 25th year in business, Right Stuf, Inc. was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation ("anime") industry, as both an anime producer/distributor and a retailer. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products, as well as the anime and manga industry, in general, through its online storefront at RightStuf.com and a variety of media including podcasts and special publications. For more about Right Stuf and its divisions, visit www.rightstuf.com.

ABOUT TOKYOPOP
Founded in 1997 by filmmaker and entrepreneur Stu Levy, media manga pioneer TOKYOPOP established the market for manga in North America, introducing the term to the English language in the process. Over its history, TOKYOPOP has published over 3000 books, distributed anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensed merchandise to consumer goods companies, created graphic novels of major brands and led the way digitally in social media, e-commerce and user-generated content. TOKYOPOP’s brand expanded internationally with offices in Europe and Japan and a network of over 160 partners in more than 50 countries and 30 languages. Through TOKYOPOP, Levy has produced live-action and animated film and television content based on its extensive intellectual property library, including Priest, America’s Greatest Otaku, Van Von Hunter, and a slate of projects currently in development. Visit TOKYOPOP’s Asian Pop Culture newsletter at www.facebook.com/tokyopop or follow at www.twitter.com/tokyopop.

5 POINTS PICTURES Announces the September 2012 Special-Edition DVD Release of TAZZA: THE HIGH ROLLERS Gambling drama from Director CHOI Dong-hoon to include new English subtitles, plus almost 2 hours & 50 minutes of translated video extras.

GRIMES, Iowa, May 23, 2012 – Film distributor 5 Points Pictures is pleased to announce the two-disc, special-edition DVD release of TAZZA: THE HIGH ROLLERS will be available on September 18, 2012.

This popular and critically acclaimed drama about master gamblers (“tazza”) and the games they play features direction from CHOI Dong-hoon (The Thieves, The Big Swindle, Woochi) and an all-star cast including CHO Seung-woo (The Sword With No Name, Marathon), KIM Hye-soo (The Thieves, Modern Boy), BAEK Yoon-sik (The Taste of Money, The Big Swindle), YOO Hae-jin (Moss, Public Enemy), and KIM Yun-seok (The Chaser, Punch).

Based on the comic illustrated by HUH Young-man and written by KIM Se-young, Tazza was produced by Sidus FNH and Charm Films. It is presented by CJ Entertainment and IM Pictures.
Grand Prize (Daesang) and Best Director: Choi Dong-hoon
2007 Baeksang Arts Awards
Best Actress: Kim Hye-soo
2006 Blue Dragon Awards ▪ 2006 Chunsa Film Art Awards
2007 Korea Visual Arts Festival
Best Supporting Actor: Kim Yun-seok
2007 Daejong (Grand Bell) Film Awards
Jury Award - Best Feature ▪ Best Director: Choi Dong-hoon
Jury Award - Best Actor: Cho Seung-woo ▪ Jury Award - Best Actress: Kim Hye-soo
2007 Newport Beach Film Festival
Jury Prize - Best Feature Film
2007 Philadelphia Film Festival

5 Points Pictures’ release of Tazza: The High Rollers will feature an upgraded English translation of the film, plus approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes of translated and subtitled video extras from the South Korean limited-edition releases.
About TAZZA: THE HIGH ROLLERS
From the Director of The Thieves and The Big Swindle! After losing his entire savings in an illegal, backroom card game, Goni (CHO Seung-woo, The Sword With No Name) discovers it was all a set up – he was swindled by professional gamblers. Enraged and desperate, he sets out to get his money back by any means necessary.
Impressed by the young man’s determination, veteran gambler Mr. Pyeong (BAEK Yoon-sik, The Taste of Money) takes Goni on as his apprentice and teaches him all there is to know about hwatu, a card game also known as “The War of Flowers.”
Now Goni is ready to make his debut in an underworld where the stakes are high and the rules are few: To win, you must be ruthless. The hand must be quicker than the eye. No game is safe. And there are no friends for life, just as there are no enemies for life.

Includes the feature film – plus almost 2 hours and 50 minutes of video extras – all with on/off English subtitles!

Features:
Tazza: Comic vs. Movie, Adaptation of the Comic, The Making of Tazza: The High Rollers, staff and cast interviews, character discussion by the cast and crew, documentary about action sequences, Hwatu Explained, deleted and alternate scenes (with on/off director commentary), promotional footage, plus 5 Points Pictures trailers.

ABOUT 5 POINTS PICTURES
5 Points Pictures is the live-action film distribution arm of Right Stuf, Inc., a firm with 25 years of experience in marketing Asian entertainment to English-speaking audiences, via online retailer RightStuf.com and anime specialty label Nozomi Entertainment. 5 Points Pictures is dedicated to acquiring, introducing and distributing an eclectic array of live-action programming to North American audiences who demand both quality presentation and premier content. For more information, visit www.5pointspictures.com.

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