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New Super Mario Bros. 2 Game, Kid Icarus Videos and System Update Headed to Nintendo 3DS; Wii Owners to Celebrate 20 Years of Kirby Fun with Special Compilation Game Disc

Xbox 360^® Purchasers to Get Early Access to Resident Evil^®6 Demo

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Jan. 31, 2012 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games today confirmed that Dragon’s Dogma™, its highly anticipated open world action title, will be released for the Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in North America on May 22, 2012 and across Europe on May 25, 2012. Capcom is also pleased to announce that purchasers of Dragon’s Dogma will have the opportunity to be the first to experience a playable demo of Resident Evil® 6, ahead of its release on Nov. 20, 2012.

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo has revealed another set of details about the fascinating areas, items and game play in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda^™: Skyward Sword game, which will launch exclusively for the Wii^™ system on Nov. 20. Following last week’s unveiling of new information about the Faron Woods area of the game, fans can now glimpse additional details about this and other areas, plus a sneak peek at how players can maneuver Link^™ through watery environments and help him wield a whip using the Wii Remote^™ Plus controller. Newly revealed game elements include the following:

If you missed Voltron the last time in August, his presence will be in the St. Louis  area at Archon over the Sept/October weekend.

St. Louis based World Events Productions has the classic anime series Voltron: Defender of the Universe. http://www.wep.com/Voltron.htm

Voltron is back appearing at Archon, the local St. Louis Sci Fi convention (that includes an Anime track)   Producers from the brand new animated series Voltron Force will discuss the making-of the new cartoon, secret history of Voltron, and bring an exclusive never-yet-seen sneak peek of new episodes of Voltron Force on Nicktoons. Bring the kids for prizes, giveaways and a chance to get a picture with Voltron himself!

Series Debuts on the Wii Console with Multiplayer Modes, Layered Hidden-Object Puzzles and a Spellbinding Storyline

 
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The rich mystery and puzzle-solving fun of Big Fish Games’ Mystery Case Files™ game series soon will be available on the Wii™ console for the first time. With the June 27 launch of the Mystery Case Files™: The Malgrave Incident™ game – available exclusively for Wii – players can enjoy a mysterious adventure in their own living rooms, as well as test their sleuthing skills together with up to three friends in new multiplayer modes. Solo or as a group, players of any experience level can solve their way through a series of fun hidden-object puzzles as they uncover the secret behind the peculiar purple substance scattered across the enigmatic Malgrave Island.

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo introduces portable entertainment in 3D – without the need for special glasses. The Nintendo 3DS^™ system goes on sale in the United States on March 27 at a suggested retail price of $249.99. It comes with a collection of pre-installed games and fun features, with more on the way.

MotoGP 10/11: Release Date, Demo, and New Pictures

Capcom is pleased to confirm that MotoGP 10/11 for PlayStation 3 will be arriving at stores across North America on March 15th, 2011.
 
To get a taste of the action before the launch,Capcom will be giving fans a chance to test ride the game with a downloadable demo available on PSN in February.  Push your limits with GP heroes Danny Pedrosa or Andrea Davizioso on the challenging Mugello circuit or against the clock (and your ghost) in Time Trial. As in the full game, players are now able to use the new player assists feature to fully customize their bike and control set up. Matched with all new realistic simulation mechanics, this is the most realistic MotoGP gaming experience to date.

KÄMPFER COMPLETE COLLECTION
ON SALE TODAY

HOUSTON, January 18^th 2011 – Section23 Films is pleased to announce KÄMPFER. The Complete DVD Collection goes on sale today from Section23 client Sentai Filmworks.

KÄMPFER COMPLETE COLLECTION contains all 12 episodes of the series on 2 discs.

KOIHIME MUSO COMPLETE COLLECTION
ON SALE TODAY

HOUSTON, January 4th, 2011 – Section23 Films is pleased to announce the release of the hit series KOIHIME MUSO. All 12 episodes plus 2 OVA’s in one complete collection on sale today!

Among the ashes of the Han Dynasty a sisterhood of steel has been forged….

Title:                 KOIHIME MUSO COMPLETE COLLECTION

Running Time:   325 min.

Age Rating:       TV MA (V,D)

Language:         Japanese with English Subtitles

CAT:                 SF-KH100

UPC:                814131010216

Published by:    Sentai Filmworks

Distributed by:  Section23 Films

Street Date:      1/04/2011

Upcoming Nintendo DS Games Introduce More than 150

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Nintendo of America today announced that the Pokémon^™ Black Version and Pokémon White Version video games will launch in North America on March 6, 2011. The games, playable exclusively on the Nintendo DS^™ family of systems, are a completely new adventure that Pokémon fans old and new can embark on. Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version introduce more than 150 new Pokémon and a new region to explore.

This December 20th there is a fundraiser and toy drop off  for Toys for Tots at Crestwood Court, in the St. Louis, Missouri area. It will be located on the east end of the mall, close to the movie theater and the post office.  A local radio station will be there, as well as food tasting.

Crestwood Court, (Crestwood Mall) is located on the corner of  Watson Road and Sappington. There is plenty of parking, ground level and in the garage. This mall is unique because much of the space is now “Art Space” and is occupied by artist, dance groups, theaters and small, family owned stores that you won’t find anywhere else.

SECTION23 FILMS ANNOUNCES

FEBRUARY SLATE

NEEDLESS COLLECTION 1 BLU-RAY EDITION Available on February 15th

HOUSTON, November 9, 2010 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its FEBRUARY slate of releases, including the popular series NEEDLESS. The first collection will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray by Section23 client Sentai Filmworks.

Product details follow, in order of release

Coming February 2011

Title:                 YOU’RE UNDER ARREST: FAST & FURIOUS COMPLETE COLLECTION

Published by:    Sentai Filmworks

Distributed by:  Section23 Films

Run Time:         650 min.

Street Date:      2/1/2011

Format:             DVD

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Launching today across North America, the new PokéPark^™ Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure game is the first Pokémon^™ adventure game created exclusively for the Wii^™ system, placing the world-famous Pikachu^™ in a massive world filled with friends, foes and exploration. Series fans and newcomers alike are invited to play as Pikachu as they progress through a wild set of challenges, tangling with other Pokémon and racing to save the PokéPark from an uncertain fate.

SECTION23 FILMS ANNOUNCES

JANUARY SLATE

KOIHIME MUSO COMPLETE COLLECTION Available on January 4th

HOUSTON, October 21, 2010 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its JANUARY slate of releases, including the popular series KOIHIME MUSO. The complete collection will be released by Section23 client Sentai Filmworks.
Product details follow, in order of release

Coming January 2011

Title:                 KOIHIME MUSO COMPLETE COLLECTION

Published by:    Sentai Filmworks

Distributed by:  Section23 Films

Run Time:         325 min.

Street Date:      1/4/2011

Format:             DVD

Language:         Japanese with English Subtitles

SRP:                $49.98

KIMIKISS: PURE ROUGE COLLECTION 1

ON SALE TODAY

HOUSTON, October 5th, 2010 – Section23 Films is pleased to announce the release of the first collection of the hit series KIMIKISS: PURE ROUGE. It’s on sale today wherever fine DVDs are sold.

Thank Heaven for Little Girls……They Grow Up in the Most Unexpected Ways!

Title:                 KIMIKISS: PURE ROUGE COLLECTION 1

Running Time:   325 min.

Age Rating:       TV 14

Language:         Japanese with English Subtitles

CAT:                 SF-KPR100

UPC:                814131013415

Published by:    Sentai Filmworks

Distributed by:  Section23 Films

Street Date:      10/5/2010

Toradora! Volume 2 Premium Edition

ITEM #:TDO2-DVD-US-PE
UPC: 813633010694
AGE RATING: Teen
SRP: $59.99
RELEASE DATE: September 28, 2010

The high school romantic comedy continues as Ryuji and Taiga slowly begin to understand their feelings not just towards their crushes, but what they mean to one another. Christmas pageants, complete with a beautiful song, come and go. During a school trip to a ski resort, Ryuji will learn the truth about Taiga’s heart. What will he do with this knowledge? The tiger and dragon stand together, but are they strong enough to face the obstacles life will throw at them?

As a longtime attendee of Archon for a number of years, the convention has become a three generation event for our family.

Here’s a look at the Anime/Manga related events.

Panels:

Create your own Digital Comic pages (Manga Ex) -Fri 12:20pm

Anime: It’s for everyone!  Fri 2:40pm

Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiaya – Fri  3:50pm

20th Century Boys, The Rise of Friend – Fri 5:00pm     http://animeradius.com/?p=813

This is not your Mamma’s Anime and Manga – Fri 8:30 pm

Japanese Street Fashion Show -Sat 10:00 am

It’s Over 9000 -Sat 11:10 am

XAM’D COLLECTION 1

DVD AND BLU-RAY EDITIONS

ON SALE TODAY

HOUSTON, September 21st, 2010 – Section23 Films is pleased to announce the release of the hit series XAM’D. The first 13 episodes are available on both DVD and Blu-Ray. They’re on sale today wherever fine DVDs are sold.

Stone Cold Mecha Action!

Title:                 XAM’D COLLECTION 1

Running Time:   325 min.

Age Rating:       TV 14 (V)

Language:         English & Japanese with English Subtitles

CAT:                 SF-XM100

UPC:                814131013316

Published by:    Sentai Filmworks

Distributed by:  Section23 Films

Street Date:      9/21/2010

SECTION23 FILMS ANNOUNCES DECEMBER SLATE

NYAN KOI! COMPLETE COLLECTION Available on December 14th

HOUSTON, September 21, 2010 – Home video distributor Section23 Films today announced its DECEMBER slate of releases, including the wildly popular series NYAN KOI! The complete collection which will be released from Section23 client Sentai Filmworks.

Product details follow, in order of release

Coming December 2010

Title:                 KIMIKISS: PURE ROUGE COLLECTION 2

Published by:    Sentai Filmworks

Distributed by:  Section23 Films

Run Time:         300 min.

Street Date:      12/7/2010

Format:             DVD

Language:         Japanese with English Subtitles

GHOST HOUND COMPLETE COLLECTION
DVD AND BLU-RAY EDITIONS
ON SALE TODAY

HOUSTON, September 14th, 2010 – Section23 Films is pleased to announce the release of the hit series GHOST HOUND. The Complete 22 episode Collection is available on both DVD and Blu-Ray. Both releases include a New English Dub! Both versions are on sale today wherever fine DVDs are sold.

From Masamune Shirow, the creator of Ghost in the Shell & Appleseed, and Production I.G.

Title:                 GHOST HOUND COMPLETE COLLECTION

Running Time:   550 min.

Age Rating:       TV 14

Language:         English & Japanese with English Subtitles