Gurren Lagann to air on Cartoon Network

[Coderjo]

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Cartoon Network has announced they will begin
broadcasting the hit Japanese animation robot title Gurren Lagann
during May in the former One Piece time slot. Representatives from
A.D. Vision, Inc. who are producing the English language version of
the program have announced they have 2 episodes completed and are now
awaiting the final broadcast edits from Cartoon Network producers.
Should the pilot prove successful McDonald's USA will become the main
sponsor as their Japanese branch did last year during the program's
broadcast in Japan. Several merchandising deals have been rumored by
industry insiders at trade magazine ICv2 with speculation that this
title could be the driving force to bring stability back to ADV which
has fallen on hard times since January.

ADV CEO John Ledford spoke regarding the program and its upcoming
broadcast via conference call from the Tokyo International Anime Fair
in Japan earlier today. "The program is animated by Gainax who have a
long track record of proven successes within the USA anime market.
Several of those successes were English versions ADV has produced. We
have a good working relationship with Gainax and our feeling is this
title will become the next Evangelion for us in terms of market
longevity."

When questioned further about the broadcast Ledford stated, "I cannot
speak specifically regarding the sponsorship and marketing so I will
refer comments on those to Cartoon Network. We are very pleased with
the minimal edits that were needed to reach broadcast standards. It
has been an incredible experience to work with the staff at Cartoon
Network."

Ledford did not go into detail regarding the broadcast editing but did
confirm the only major edits involved a female character losing scenes
due to differing children's broadcast standards between Japan and the
USA. Ledford later spoke regarding the voice casting. "We have hired
some voice actors outside of our normal contracts to help bring new
blood into the anime market. A lot of people are expecting the Cartoon
Network audience to latch onto The Camino's trademark 'What's my
name?' shout."

ADV Films is the leading producer-distributor of Japanese animation
("anime") in the western hemisphere, with the firm's holdings
including such premier titles as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Samurai X,
RahXephon, Hellsing, Full Metal Panic! and Guyver: The Bioboosted
Armor. ADV Films also distributes select fine programming in other
genres, including live-action science-fiction titles such as the
legendary updated Gamera films. Parent company, A.D. Vision, Inc.,
encompasses a multitude of complementary media divisions, spanning
publishing, television, licensing and merchandising and continues to
expand into new areas. Its Anime network? is America's first digital
television network dedicated to bringing anime and anime-related
programming to consumers nationwide via digital cable. A.D. Vision,
Inc. maintains world headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA with
additional offices in Tokyo and San Francisco. For more information,
visit www.advfilms.com

Cartoon Network, currently seen in 87.3 million U.S. homes and 160
countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s
24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated
entertainment. Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library,
Cartoon Network showcases unique original ventures such as Foster's
Home for Imaginary Friends, Codename: Kids Next Door, Teen Titans, The
Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack,
Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons. Cartoon Network also
features Adult Swim, its signature late- night block of animation for
grown-ups. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one
of ad-supported cable's highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network's Web
site is located at www.CartoonNetwork.com.

[outlawed]

X-post !!

http://www.animemusicvideos.org/phpBB/v ... hp?t=87314

The Camino is a badass.

[standalone09]

awesome cant wait! this show will possibly be the best show ever to have a run on cartoon network/adultswim. the series is fantastic.

[angelx03]

awesome cant wait! this show will possibly be the best show ever to have a run on cartoon network/adultswim. the series is fantastic.

You, sir, have failed.

[ShatteredFlame]

So is this an April Fools joke or something ? :/ And since when does ADV distribute Hellsing ? :/