ROCKIN¹ ANDROID¹S SOARS HIGH WITH RELEASE OF NEWEST TITLE FLYING RED

LOS ANGELES ­ September 29, 2009- Indie game studio, Rockin Android, challenges you to refine your hand-eye coordination with multiple challenging stages packed with hostile action, blow away enemies in stunning bold and colorful 2D graphics, relive the old days with classic aerial shooter tactics and collect flying coins with its newest title releasing today FLYING RED BARREL-Diary of a Little Aviator (Rated 13+), available for download on Gamersgate.com and Direct2Drive.com for only $9.99. More information can be found at www.rockinandroid.com

Created by the team that brings you SUGURI, FLYING RED BARREL-Diary of a Little Aviator allows players to take to the dangerous skies and earn your wings by deftly maneuvering the little red barrel airship while shooting down hostile fighter aircrafts. Big, bold, colorful graphics and rocket missiles aplenty will keep player eyes busy and their fingers glued to the fire button.

The OFFICIAL FLYING RED BARREL-Diary of a Little Aviator game trailer can be
found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AQigCTyr14&feature=player_profilepage

CRUNCHYROLL AND STARCHILD CRYIN' FOR SOME ACTION

San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan ‹ Crunchyroll and Starchild announced today the addition of ASURA CRYIN' 2 to Crunchyroll's Fall 2009 Anime Lineup. Adapted from the light novel series published in Dengeki Bunko by Gakuto Mikumo and animated by Seven Arcs, ASURA CRYIN' 2 features the famed video game and anime voice actor Miyu Irino in the lead role of Tomoharu Natsume. More information can be found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/asuracryin.

ASURA CRYIN' is all about action, said Vince Shortino, President of Crunchyroll's Japan office. Our offbeat and artistic titles are great, but sometimes the fans just want some good old-fashioned, fast-pasted action.

ASURA CRYIN' 2 will be available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, in standard definition free of charge to all visitors of Crunchyroll's website and across the Crunchyroll network one week after airing in Japan. Crunchyroll's Anime Members will receive early access to the program in 480P within one hour after its Japanese airing, starting October 1st.

ASURA CRYIN' 2 joins over 20 other titles to form Crunchyroll's Fall 2009 Anime Lineup. Find out what else will be simulcasting at http://www.crunchyroll.com/lineup today.

BECCA’S U.S. DEBUT EP KICKIN’ & SCREAMIN’ OUT TODAY ON SIN (SONY INDEPENDENT NETWORK) AVAILABLE AT ALL DIGITAL OUTLETS

“She combines upbeat, kick-your-ass music with poignant lyrics to create an album that truly leaves you energized…the stage presence of Joan Jett and Suzy Quattro all rolled into one 20 year old young woman with a bit of a chip on her shoulder and a edge that we’ve not seen since those two artists hit rock in the late 70s” – Young Poor And Angry.com, September 2009

Hailing from Portland, OR and now based out of Los Angeles Becca has already made a mark on the international music charts and she is gearing up to do the same in the U.S. with her EP debut Kickin’ & Screamin’, out today at all digital outlets and her full length CD ALIVE!! coming in 2010, both releases on SIN - Sony Independent Network.


“It’s beautiful and has a sweet edge to it that gives it great playability.

She has everything a pop/rock songstress should have” – Rock On Request.com, September 2009


Becca’s proven equally adept at belting out full-throttle, female empowering rockers like “Kickin & Screamin” and “I’m ALIVE!,” her vow to live life to the fullest in the wake of the premature death of a friend. Though she’s equally prone to vent or switch the sexual tables as in “Guilty Pleasure” as well as croon big arena-sized power ballads such as “Lose You Now.” The 20-year-old brings a wisdom far beyond her years.

“This is something I’ve always dreamed of doing,” says Becca, who first picked up the guitar at 10 and by 14 was writing with fellow Oregonian Meredith Brooks, known for her multi-platinum hit “Bitch”. “It all happened when my family friend recorded a song I was singing in the school choir and handed over to Meredith” Becca says.

After a few years of writing music and pounding the pavement of the Los Angeles rock scene, playing clubs like The Roxy, Troubadour, Key Club and The Knitting Factory, word started to spread about this young rocker. In early 2008, she was offered a record deal by Sony Music and by June 2008, she released her first EP in Japan. Since then, she has performed at the famous Summersonic Festival and Yokohama Stadium, released a second EP, and her first full album that debut at #2 on the international charts, now at ripe age of 20 years old Becca is eager to tackle the American market.

San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan (September 28, 2009) ‹ Crunchyroll and Pony Canyon announced today the addition of NAKED WOLVES to Crunchyroll's Fall 2009 Anime Lineup. NAKED WOLVES is a series of flash animated shorts that chronicles the journey of a sumo wrestler as he searches the globe for 48 secret sumo techniques so that one day he can defeat his childhood friend and rival for the title of Yokozuna. More information can be found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Naked_Wolves.

NAKED WOLVES adds depth and variety to our Fall 2009 Anime Lineup, states Vince Shortino, President of Crunchyroll's Tokyo office, not only does the program highlight both Japanese and world culture in an extremely entertaining manner, but the lively and comedic story lines will just plain crack anyone up.

In looking for the kind of global exposure that NAKED WOLVES so delightfully invites, we sought none other than the most popular anime community in the world. Š Crunchyroll,² said Hideyuki Saida, Deputy General Manager at Pony Canyon. ³We hope that with its truly global audience, the show will be a success of sumo proportions.

NAKED WOLVES will be available worldwide (outside of Japan) in standard definition free of charge to all visitors of Crunchyroll's website and across the Crunchyroll network one week after streaming on Fuji TV On Demand. Crunchyroll's Anime Members will receive early access to the program in DVD quality 480P within one hour of it becoming available on Fuji TV On Demand, starting September 28th.

CRUNCHYROLL ANNOUNCES FALL 2009 SIMULCAST LINE UP

San Francisco, CA and Tokyo, Japan (September 25, 2009) ‹ The number one online destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment, Crunchyroll.com, continues its online dominance of bringing legally streaming Anime to the online community. Crunchyroll today announces continued simulcast of their most popular fan-favorite titles, with additional new titles to be revealed within the next two weeks. More information can be found at www.crunchyroll.com/lineup .

Simulcasts titles continuing for the Fall 2009 season include:

· BEAST PLAYER ERIN
· GINTAMA
· HANASAKERU SEISHONEN
· MAINICHI KAASAN
· NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
· REBORN!
· SHUGO CHARA

We've got some amazing new Anime titles coming this fall to join our existing slate of fantastic continuing titles! I think Anime fans everywhere will be be quite happy, it¹ll be our biggest lineup to date.² states Crunchyroll CEO Kun Gao, ³Crunchyroll continues to strive in bringing the best Anime titles to our fans the same day as Japan TV broadcast and will continue to work hard to bring more new and exciting titles to the online community. Stay tuned as we will be announcing more new fall simulcast titles for our fans to enjoy starting next week!²

All fans can enjoy all content on the site for free, but Crunchyroll Anime Members benefits include higher quality streams of all shows (in some cases at 720p High Definition Video) with no advertisement and early access to all simulcast shows as early as one (1) hour after its Japan Broadcast. Crunchyroll Anime Membership costs as little as $5 a month and goes directly towards supporting Japan Animation companies. More information, including a two week free trial membership can be found at http://www.crunchyroll.com/freetrial

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES “INITIAL D” FIRST THROUGH FOURTH STAGES

Flower Mound, TX (September 25, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment, broadcast, digital, and merchandise rights to “Initial D First Stage,” Initial D Second Stage, “Initial D Extra Stage”, “Initial D Third Stage” and “Initial D Fourth Stage” from Kodansha..



These stages will feature a new English dub cast and will remain uncut and use the original music.

FUNIMATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES “X”

Flower Mound, TX (September 25, 2009) – FUNimation® Entertainment today announced that it has acquired home entertainment rights to the 24 episode apocalyptic drama anime series “X” (TV) from D-Rights Inc.



Based on the CLAMP manga series, the anime is directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (“Ninja Scroll” among others)”) and animated by Madhouse (“Aquarion”, “Beck”, “Black Lagoon”, “Gungrave”).



ABOUT X

It’s 1999 and the end of the world is fast approaching. Fifteen year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence to protect his childhood friends, Fuuma and Kotori. As all prepare for Armageddon, it is Kamui’s destiny to decide the fate of the world and mankind, whether he wants the role or not.



FUNimation Entertainment will release the first of the series on DVD in 2010.

FUNimation Entertainment has announced the English track directors and cast of the megahit anime series “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood”.

“Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” is produced by the acclaimed Japanese studio Bones and set in a fictional world where alchemy – the transmutation of raw materials into objects – is science and the way of life. The series follows the Elric brothers Edward and Alphonse on their perilous journey in search of the legendary Philosopher's Stone. They set forth in the hope that the magical artifact can restore their bodies after a failed attempt to revive their dead mother cost Edward's left leg and right arm; as well as Alphonse's entire body, leaving his soul affixed to a suit of armor.



Line Producer: Mike McFarland

ADR Directors: Mike McFarland and Caitlin Glass

Reprising their roles from the first series:

Edward Elric - Vic Mignogna
Winry Rockbell - Caitlin Glass
Roy Mustang - Travis Willingham
Lust - Laura Bailey
Envy - Wendy Powell
Gluttony - Chris Cason
Maes Hughes - Sonny Strait
Fuhrer King Bradley - Ed Blaylock
Riza Hawkeye - Colleen Clinkenbeard
Jean Havoc - Mike McFarland

New Cast Members:
Alphonse Elric - Maxey Whitehead (Antonio from Romeo x Juliet, Czeslaw
Meyer from Baccano)
Scar - J Michael Tatum (Eneru from One Piece, Isaac from Baccano)
Isaac McDougal - Bryan Massey (Ladd from Baccano, Nino from Gunslinger
Girl: Il Teatrino)

Aaron Dismuke will be featured in another role later in the series.

FUNimation Entertainment will release “Fullmetal Alchemist:Brotherhood” on DVD beginning in Spring 2010.

SHOCHIKU’S ENDEARING ANIME SKETCHBOOK TO STREAM CRUNCHYROLL

San Francisco, CA (August 17, 2009) — Japan’s leading movie studio Shochiku brings the delightful and poignant anime SKETCHBOOK to Crunchyroll anime members and fans in North America starting September 17th at 6pm PDT. Moreinformation can be found at www.crunchyroll.com

SKETCHBOOK was originally created by Totan Kobako and is directed by Yoshimasa Hiraike, written by Mari Okada with character designs by Isao Sugimoto,. SKETCHBOOK is a tale of rediscovering beauty in the rustic and one young girl’s desire to seize the moments of life through her sketches.

This title will be available to all Crunchyroll fans and members residing in the U.S., American Samoa, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Canada.

Title Synopsis:

SKETCHBOOK
A high school girl, Sora Kajiwara, joins the art club. Sora carries around a sketchbook to wherever she goes, in order to capture cherished moments. She asks herself, "If I really wanted to remember the moments in everyday life, and to seize every moment of all the events that happen, why not use a camera or video camera?" However, it just isn't the same. What's not shot, what's not spoken, what's not heard, but what is left in her drawings; which flourishes and blooms inside her heart.

Those who are a bit tired of the busy everyday life will enjoy rediscovering the beauty of ordinary things such as animals, plants, and the changing colors and scenery of the sky.

Sunday is Eureka Seven Day

NYAF is just a week away. You can feel it, can't you? We've got three days of awesomeness in the Javits Center, a pre-party the night before at Dave & Buster's including a cake by Charm City Cakes, and -- leading it all off -- Eureka Seven Day is September 20 at Kinokuniya Bookstore in NYC.

Celebrate NYAF early this Sunday at Kinokuniya and get a glimpse of Bandai Entertainment's Eureka Seven motion picture, showing for one night only in theaters on September 24. This Sunday will be a lot of fun and the best way to get in the mood for the New York Anime Festival. Oh, and beyond our general giveaways, did I mention there'll be free Eureka Seven T-Shirts for the first 500 fans?

Other than the Eureka Seven Day reminder, the big news this week is that AKB48 Webster Hall concert tickets are now available at nyanimefestival.com. These tickets are free and will be given out via an online lottery, so all you need to see AKB48 is a little bit of luck. Ganbatte!

Anything else? Oh, yeah, we announced our 2010 dates. Next year, NYAF will take place October 8-10 in the Jacob Javits Center, the same dates as New York Comic Con. The two shows will be co-located with separate panels and guests but a shared show floor -- and one ticket will get you into both. It's a big move and a bold move, but it's a good move and something that'll take NYAF to the next level. Count on more details once this year's New York Anime Festival is complete.

Keep your eyes on www.nyanimefestival.com, www.mediumatlarge.net, and www.twitter.com/ny_anime_fest, as NYAF's just around the corner! And if you need any help while you're at the con, text us at 36263 and enter keyword "NYAF" into your message. (For example: NYAF Where is the ANA Theater?)

CRUNCHYROLL AND TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS CONTINUE THE SAGA OF THE AWARD WINNING BLACK JACK ANIME WITH EPISODES 14-28

San Francisco, CA (September 15, 2009) —Crunchyroll and Tezuka Productions hold a winning hand as they collaborate to bring Osamu Tezuka’s award winning original 70’s manga/anime classic BLACK JACK episodes 14-28 to Crunchyroll Anime Members and fans worldwide starting today, September 15, 2009 at noon PST. More information can be found at www.crunchyroll.com .

BLACK JACK was directed by Makoto Tezuka (Osamu Tezuka’s son) and is considered one of the top three most famous manga titles by the world famous manga-ka and anime producer that won the 1st Kodansha Manga Award for the shonen category in 1977.

"With the continued partnership with Tezuka Productions, fans are in for a real treat with episodes 14-28 of Osamu Tezuka's BLACK JACK,” states Rob Pereyda, Crunchyroll Senior Director.

Crunchyroll already streams the initial BLACK JACK episodes (1-13) of this series.

This title will be subbed and available in the following territories U.S. and its respective territories, Canada, & The United Kingdom.

BLACK JACK (episodes 14-28)
Black Jack is an "unregistered" doctor with a clouded, mysterious past. He works with his little assistant Pinoko (who has a massive crush on the doctor), dealing with medical cases not very well known, which can be strange, dangerous, or not known at all. But he is a genius, and can save almost any of his patients' life (as long as they have the money for it, that is), and is known to many around the world, especially to those of medicine and science. He's a man of science himself, and does not believe much until he has seen it, yet it is many times he is surprised by love and nature often overpowering the science he bases his life in.

Fairytale Fights™ Bloodfest Coming to New York Anime Festival

New York —September 14, 2009 -- Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, announced today its hack n’ slash title Fairytale Fights™ will be playable at the New York Anime Festival in New York City , September 25-27, 2009. At the Playlogic booth (#504) visitors will be able to get hands on with Fairytale Fights before its release next month where they can test out new fantasy levels, gruesome killing abilities, brutal weapons and more.

In addition, attendees of the show can visit the Playlogic booth to enter daily for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a variety of gaming retailers. The drawing will take place at the Playlogic booth everyday of the show at 4:00pm. One gift card worth $100 will be given away on a daily basis.

Fairytale Fights is a truly twisted hack n’ slash platform adventure where players assume the role of a much-loved fairytale character whose glory days have long since passed. Using the Unreal Engine 3 like never before, Fairytale Fights takes popular characters and tales from the pantheon of well known fairytales and turns them on their heads as players must fight their way through hordes of bloodthirsty enemies on a quest to restore their own personal honor and re-establish peace in the land of fairytales.

Inspired by twisted cartoons like Happy Tree Friends and Itchy and Scratchy, and featuring a wildly colorful and distinct art style, players can cooperatively complete quests in the single-player storyline or compete in chaotic multiplayer battles with up to 4 players.



Key Features include:



· Volumetric Liquid System - Developed by Playlogic Game Factory, the Volumetric Liquid System allows multiple liquids to blend together. Deep Red Blood will drench the lush surroundings (and the players!), as you slice up the enemies not once, not twice, but multiple times in a frenzied attack! Slide through the pools of blood, creating a blood stained platform in seconds (hell you can even write your name!)



· Real-Time Dynamic Slicing Technology (codenamed Salami Violence) – For the first time ever assume full control over how and when to slice and dice your enemies in real time as you drench the lush surrounding in a sea of limbs and blood!



· Based on the Unreal Engine 3 - Fairytale Fights is based on the Unreal Engine 3, utilising the engine like never before!



· Multiplayer Mayhem! – Fight with friends and foes both on and offline with drop in drop out gameplay. Fight your friends and family for the best weapons and collectables in story mode, or play till the death in one of our many PVP battle grounds



· Depth of Gameplay – Fairytale Fights isn’t just a hack and slash platform adventure. Featuring a wealth of content spread across more than 20 spectacular playable areas built from the remains books and fairytale memorabilia.



· Huge Arsenal of Weapons! - Featuring over 140 weapons, (each with multiple uses), eliminate foes in multiple ways from slicing and dicing, to freezing, or fire! Burn skin from their bones with Acid Attacks or shove them into oncoming trains!



· Multiple Difficulties – Fairytale Fights features 3 difficulty levels, with multiple enemies. Increase the enemy count to increase the gore factor!



· Accessibility – Fairytale Fights is one of the most accessible Platform Adventure games ever offering a mix of visceral bloody violence & adventure with fantastic platforming elements for the more discerning gamer!



Fairytale Fights will launch in North America on October 27, 2009 for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Fairytale Fights will be available for PC in 2010.



Fairytale Fights is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB.

For more information about Playlogic and to sign up to get all the latest breaking news regarding Fairytale Fights please register at www.fairytalefights.com. For the latest trailers, screenshots and other assets please visit www.reverbinc.com/playlogic.

BECCA’S US DEBUT EP KICKIN & SCREAMIN TO STREET 9/29-JOINS FORCES WITH OMGPOP.com FOR ROCKNROLL GAMING

A self-described “rock chick” who was singing before she learned to walk, Portland, OR, native Becca’s gets set to conquer the states with the release of her debut EP Kickin & Screamin, out in September 29 to be followed by her debut album Alive!! in 2010, both distributed by Sony’s RED.

Hear the EP here:
http://redmusic.com/reports/becca.html

This 20-year-old shows a maturity far beyond her years on songs like “I’m ALIVE!,” her vow to live life to the fullest in the wake of the premature death of a friend. Songs examining personal relationships, such as “Guilty Pleasure,” and “Lose You Now” show a young woman wise beyond her years.

Signing with Sony Music Japan in 2008, Becca released her first album, and began her journey. Two of the album’s songs, “Guilty Pleasure” and “Falling Down,” were used as the beginning and end themes to a hit anime series, Ultraviolet: Code 044, which also featured Becca’s voice as the show’s title character. She’s also performed at the country’s largest outdoor concerts, Summer Sonic Festival, in Osaka and Tokyo, and has managed to attract an impressive following with her explosive live show.

At 14, a mutual acquaintance introduced Becca to Meredith Brooks, who was looking for a young female rocker to work with and encouraged her to send a demo. The veteran performer took Becca under her wing and the two hit it off almost immediately, co-writing a number of songs including “I’m ALIVE!” and “Guilty Pleasure.”

Becca’s single “I’m ALIVE!” is already making a splash on OMGPOP.com’s Hit Machine, a new multiplayer music game a leading online social multiplayer gaming site. In the tradition of playing along with your favorite tracks, Hit Machine brings the console music gaming concept online, multiplayer, and free. With the ability to play live against six other people competing at multiple difficulties, it makes music gaming truly a social experience accessible from any computer anytime. This week OMGPOP.com was named as the only gaming site on Time Magazine’s 50 best websites of 2009.

Look for Becca’s EP to be followed by her debut album in 2010—Becca is ready to tackle the American market.

MARVELOUS ENTERTAINMENT AND CRUNCHYROLL TO STREAM FIRST FOUR SUBBED EPISODES OF KOIHIME MUSOU

San Francisco, CA (September 12, 2009) -- Enter the world of the Han Dynasty as up and coming Japanese Anime distribution company, Marvelous Entertainment Inc., and the number one (1) online destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment, Crunchyroll, are set to stream the action packed/comedic/fantasy fan-favorite KOIHIME MUSOU (episodes 1-4; subbed) to Crunchyroll Anime Members and fans worldwide. More information can be found at www.crunchyroll.com .

Inspired by the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", KOIHIME MUSOU was originally launched as an adult visual novel and PC strategy game and grew in such popularity that it branched off into a Playstation(R) 2 game title as well as into a series of manga books as well as the highly popular and well received Anime.

"We're very excited to be able to work with Marvelous again and have the opportunity to showcase another fantastic title like KOIHIME MUSOU," states Crunchyroll Brand Manager Mr. Keith Kawamura, "Marvelous produces so many amazing shows, like SCHOOL DAYS, HAPPINESS and KONO AOZORA WO YAKUSOKU NI, we obviously can't wait to launch it."

This title will be available in subbed formats and available in all territories, except the following: Japan, France, Belgium, China, Luxembourg, Andorra, Monaco, Taiwan and Hong Kong

BECCA announced her first voice acting on English version of a hit anime series, Ultraviolet: Code 044!!

Two of the album's songs, "Guilty Pleasure" and "Falling Down," were used as the opening and ending themes to a hit anime series, Ultraviolet: Code 044, which also featured Becca's voice as the show's title character, 044. She announced this at OTAKON 2009 and performed live her voice acting a little at her pannel. This anime series will be also coming out in US soon so you will be witnessing totally new side of Becca!

BECCA'S US DEBUT EP TO STREET ON SEPTEMBER 29, FULL CD COMING IN EARLY 201

Signing with Sony Music Japan in 2008, a self-described "rock chick" who was singing before she learned to walk, Portland, OR, native Becca's gets set to conquer the states with the release of her five-song EP "Kickin' & Screamin'" out in September 29th (Tue) to be followed by her debut album ALIVE!! in 2010, both distributed by Sony's RED.

This EP includes her smash hit debut single "I'm ALIVE!" and Japanese hit-anime series BLACK BUTLER's opening theme "Guilty Pleasure" and more!.

Artist: BECCA
EP Title: Kickin' & Screamin'
Release Date: 09/29/09' (Digital Release)
Label: SMJI/RED/SIN

-Song List-

1. I'm ALIVE!
2. Guilty Pleasure
3. Kickin' & Screamin'
4. Lose You Now
(+ Bonus Video)

Fan Crush Network Launches the Premiere and First Internet Dating Network Dedicated to Uniting Anime Fans

Los Angeles — September 8, 2009 — The Fan Crush Network (www.fancrushnetwork.com ) has launched the beta version of its premiere Anime genre-themed online dating network dedicated to uniting fans with similar interests worldwide … OTAKU CRUSH. For more information, please visit: www.otakucrush.com .

“OTAKU CRUSH is an exciting on-line dating site that connects anime and manga fans and is a great online source of news, reviews and interviews,” states OTAKU CRUSH representative Austin Brown, “Why waste time with other dating sites when you can find someone to share a NARUTO DVD marathon with. It truly is a site for the fans by the fans.”

Current OTAKU CRUSH members and fans such as Evan Okada, states “OTAKU CRUSH is a totally “rad” site! I can keep in touch with all my friends and make new friends, and possible dates, along the way! Membership is free. You can’t beat a deal like this!”

With membership numbers increasing daily, it is clear that anime and manga fans are eager to connect with other fans “who speak the same language”. Current interviews include an exclusive interview with one of the Anime Industry’s favorite American Voice Actor Kyle Hebert (who was a recent recipient of a coveted SPJA Industry Award for the category of Best Voice Actor-English), Kari Wahlgren and Brina Palencia. OTKAU CRUSH also allows members to browse profiles by interests including directors, writers and artists. Other features include a “who’s online” feature, instant messaging, mail, and a very user-friendly interface.

THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF JAPANESE ANIMATION ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Anaheim, California (September 8, 2009) — The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) announces Mr. Michael Lattanzio as President and Chief Executive Officer for the organization that oversees the nation’s largest Anime and Manga convention Anime Expo®. More information can be found on the website www.spja.org .

Mr. Lattanzio is a dynamic and innovative executive who has held leadership roles with top caliber companies such as Universal Studios, Inc, Universal Studios Japan, NBC Universal, and Westfield, LLC. He has earned a BS degree in Business Management and has also attained an MBA in Executive Management. “I look forward to working with an energetic Board of Directors, a talented managerial team, passionate staff and volunteer members, and all affiliated Anime and Manga entities. I plan to build on past successes and lead this extraordinary organization to new heights. The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation has certainly made a name for itself attracting millions of Anime and Manga enthusiasts. We will continue to deliver at the highest level, globalize our brands, establish new partnerships, and be recognized
by the Anime and Manga population as the leader in our industry,” states Mr. Lattanzio.

As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lattanzio will oversee the strategic vision of the SPJA, day-to-day operations, and the development of Anime Expo®-the nation’s largest Anime/Manga convention that serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/comics industry.

NYAF 09 Japanese Martial Arts commercial

You should definitely go to this, if you don't do it for me (which is more then likely you won't). Then go for the children.

Tweeted from NY_Anime_Fest: The #NYAF Masquerade has a lot of entries from NY and as faraway Florida!

Looks like everyone wants to win a trip to Japan!