Press Release

ADV ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 8 RELEASES

HOUSTON, September 27, 2005—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on November 8: the fourth volume of E’s Otherwise, the Original Dirty Pair Movie Box, and the Eden’s Bowy Complete Collection.

E’s OTHERWISE: SUFFER THE CHILDREN

Heads Spin, Explode In Sci-Fi Thriller

ADV presents the fourth volume in the fan-favorite sci-fi series, E’s Otherwise: Suffer the Children, hitting stores November 8. "E's Otherwise takes some of the best elements from science fiction and superhero tales and merges them into a very fine and captivating presentation." (Underland Online)

A psychically charged, high-energy adventure focused around the future of human evolution and its possible consequences, E’S Otherwise is based on the hit comic series that original appeared in G Fantasy Monthly. The spectacular, state of the art animation was directed by Masami Shimoda (Macross 7, Saber Marionette J) and produced by Studio Pierrot (Saiyuki, Naruto).

Synopsis: When Kai vanishes before Asuka’s very eyes, he finds himself in a strange sanctuary filled with psychics very much like himself—psychics being used and manipulated by powerful players. But these gifted mutants are different. Why? Because these psychics are children. Small children capable of extreme power are being restrained and trained as weapons by a corrupt Cardinal who plans on taking his own holy war to the streets. But the Cardinal is not willing to give up his children—or Kai—so easily. Meanwhile, Maxim uses Maria to get closer to Asuka. Having realized that the gentle, innocent Asuka is a psychic of incredible power, Maxim unleashes his own sadistic senses to ensnare the girl.

E’s Otherwise: Suffer the Children (SRP $29.98 DVD) is a DVD-only release including episodes 15 - 18, presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles. Video extras include “Actor PSI Profiles” and production sketches, plus clean opening animation, clean closing animation, and previews of upcoming ADV Films releases.

ORIGINAL DIRTY PAIR MOVIE BOX

All Three DP Movies For One Low Price!

ADV Films is proud to present all three movies featuring the original girls with guns in one beautiful and affordable box set. The Original Dirty Pair Movie Box hits stores everywhere on DVD Tuesday, November 8.

A true modern classic, the Dirty Pair features Kei and Yuri, the Lovely Angels, top agents of the World Welfare & Works Association. But these two “angels” are better known to the rest of the galaxy as “the Dirty Pair!” Lots of action, fan service, and laugh-out-loud comedy make the Original Dirty Pair Movie Box a must-have for any serious fan. "It's all action, from start to finish” (Gamers Republic).

Synopsis: It’s as if the Dirty Pair are in your galactic neighborhood! The original girls with guns are back! Kei and Yuri, the Lovely Angels, top agents of the World Welfare & Works Association (3WA), known throughout the rest of the galaxy as angels of destruction! When the 3WA unleashes this infamous pair, the bad guys aren’t the only ones in trouble. Still, as the 3WA’s supercomputer is quick to point out, the Lovely Angels always get their man, and the collateral damage that results is never really their fault. Don’t miss the mayhem, destruction and downright devastation surrounding the delectable Original Dirty Pair!

The Original Dirty Pair Movie Box (SRP $24.98 DVD) is a DVD-only thin-packed release of all three movies – Project Eden, Affair of Nolandia, and Flight 005 Conspiracy – presented in both English 2.0 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles.

EDEN’S BOWY Complete Collection

The Entire 26 Episodes In One Thin-pack Set!

ADV Films is proud to present Eden’s Bowy Complete Collection, a new thin-pack set collecting all 26 episodes of the fan-favorite series, hitting store shelves everywhere November 8.

Beautifully animated by the acclaimed Studio Deen (Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok, Tactics), Eden’s Bowy is an action-packed fantasy adventure with a technological twist. The saga of the God Hunter Yorn will keep you on the edge of your seat. "After we watched the first disc, we definitely wanted to see more…" – Anime On DVD

Synopsis: Yorn gazes up at two massive cities floating in the sky and dreams of discovering their mysteries. Without warning, those mysteries come looking for him! Edenic assassins murder his father and Yorn is next on the hit list. Only a nameless old man and a mysterious young girl can help Yorn on his quest to find his long lost mother. . .and the truth. Known as the God Hunter, Yorn leads a race against the dark designs of the technological overlords in this action packed fantasy adventure!

Eden’s Bowy Complete Collection (SRP $39.98 DVD) is a DVD-only release including all 26 episodes of the anime series presented in both English 5.1 and Japanese 2.0 with English subtitles

About ADV Films:

In the 13 years since its inception, ADV Films has become the #1 producer-distributor of Japanese animation (“anime”) for the North American market and has also developed a leadership position in the UK. With best-selling titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, RahXephon, Robotech, Full Metal Panic, Hello Kitty and Azumanga Daioh, ADV Films' extensive catalog is fueling the popularity of anime around the globe. Always on the forefront, ADV is introducing North America to bold new anime franchises such as Gantz, Elfen Lied, Chrono Crusade, Peacemaker and DNAngel. ADV Films' library also includes popular live-action science fiction programs such as The Jim Henson Company's Farscape, the nationally syndicated Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda and the Saturn Award-nominated Mutant X. In 2005 ADV Films was voted “Best Anime Company” in the SPJA awards, presented at Anime Expo, North America’s largest anime convention.

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 and only television network dedicated to bringing anime and anime-related programming to consumers nationwide via digital cable 24 hours a day. The company has two publishing arms: Newtype USA, the premier anime and manga monthly magazine, and ADV Manga™, dedicated to publishing graphic novels. Headquartered in Houston, the company has offices in Europe and Japan. For more information, visit www.advfilms.com.