EditorialHey everyone, This month, it's time to move into Howl's castle! There won't be a month as massive as March for a long-time to come. From catbuses to counts to castles, we've got it covered. HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE is finally on DVD! Perusers of this newsletter won't want to miss the DOUBLE-DISC version packed with extras. Plus, you know it's a big month when MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO plays second string to another anime film - you've screamed out for Totoro for years and its finally here! To-to-ro, TO-TO-RO! Still on Ghibli, WHISPER OF THE HEART is another new arrival and the entire STUDIO GHIBLI COLLECTION is available again AND at a reduced price for a limited time. Fill your collection today! In other anime news, Gonzo's GANKUTSUOU (also known as "The Count of Monte Cristo", which is a hell of a lot easier to say,) is available now and is likely to be one of the most-unique anime you've seen in a long time. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM, anime's MUST-OWN series is now available as a definitive box-set and TRANSFORMERS fans will find cause to celebrate with our release of BEAST WARS, packed with extras including exclusive commentaries. And if all that, plus info on Eastern Eye, manga books, anime news and more, STILL isn't enough for you, check out FREE STUFF below. Go in the draw for your chance to win stuff that's free! Lastly, Madman has one more subscriber incentive to tell you about: our all new OFFER OF THE MONTH!
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Coming Soon
Acquisitions
Hot Off the Press
Free Stuff
Otaku Wear
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News & Events
Samurai Champloo debuts on SBS in March!
With Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex wrapping up soon on SBS, Thursday Nights will see the debut of the hip-hop inspired, Samurai Champloo! The series debuts on Thursday March 23rd at 10pm.
Madman presents REEL LAUGHS
Here's a chance to indulge your visual senses with a rip-snorting showcase of Madman feature films and anime episodes at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Ranging from oddball cults to the damn right hilarious, REEL LAUGHS screens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night throughout the Comedy Festival at the Trades Hall theatrette, from April 13-May 6. We've got a few tricks up our sleeve so be ready for some extra bang for your buck with special guest appearances, giveaways and other surprises!
Film highlights include: ANIME EPISODES before every feature film, GODZILLA: FINAL WARS, THE WEATHERWOMAN, INTERSTELLA 5555 plus ANIME SHORTS, FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! and a SPECIAL EVENT on Saturday April 29.
Go to Reel Laughs Website for full programme details, and subscribe to the newsletter for the latest updates.
March Highlights
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Howl's Moving CastleThe Academy Award nominated HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE is an epic fantasy laden with magic, adventure and unforgettably imaginative characters. Available in two editions: a 2-disc Limited Edition that includes a second feature-packed disc and a single-disc Standard Edition. Own another piece of Miyazaki magic today! |
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My Neighbor TotoroFinally available to own, dearly loved and critically regarded worldwide, the magical MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO is a heart-warming tale of innocence and the power of belief that delights viewers of all ages. |
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Whisper of the HeartA journey through the imagination and daily life of a junior-high school student Shizuku as she makes decisions that will ultimately decide her future. Features the original appearance of "The Baron" from The Cat Returns. |
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Gankutsuou - The Count of Monte CristoStudio Gonzo’s (HELLSING, GANTZ) unique adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ legendary novel, THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, features direction by Mahiro Maeda (THE ANIMATRIX, LAST EXILE), costumes by world-renowned Anna Sui and music by Jean-Jacques Burnel (THE STRANGLERS). |
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Beast Wars Season 1The BEAST WARS have begun! An outstanding sequel to the TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1, Madman Entertainment's release of Beast Wars features a mouth watering amount of exclusive extras including, world exclusive audio commentaries, interviews, a 16 page booklet, toy galleries, commercials and more! |
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Captain Herlock CollectionBased on the comic SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HERLOCK by Leiji Matsumoto (INTERSTELLA 5555) with character designs by Nobuteru Yuuki (ESCAFLOWNE , HEAT GUY J) and script by Sadayuki Murai (PERFECT BLUE, MILLENIUM ACTRESS), CAPTAIN HERLOCK is a space-pirate action-adventure that will appeal to all sci-fi and anime fans. Available for the first time as a complete 4-disc collection! |
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Neon Genesis Evangelion Platinum CollectionAustralia's favourite anime series, the PLATINUM COLLECTION is the definitive release of EVANGELION, including all 26 episodes featuring remastered video and jaw-dropping digitally re-mastered 5.1 surround sound, plus all new DVD extras, 4 Directors' Cut episodes and seven individual "Guide to Evangelion" booklets. An essential part of every anime fan's collection! |
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Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceThis is the highly anticipated sequel to Mamoro Oshii's smash hit GHOST IN THE SHELL. INNOCENCE is a mind-blowing sci-fi animation that questions the reasons for humanity, existence and reality. This double DVD set is PACKED with outstanding extras and includes an English language track not featured on the U.S. release. Along with HOWL'S this is the must-own anime release of the year. |
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$34.95Acquisitions
My-HiME
High School Girl Mai Tokiha must come to terms with her new found super natural "HiME" powers, all while adjusting to life at a new elite private school.
Already a smash hit, My-HiME is one of the most highly anticipated series for 2006. This Action Comedy series from Sunrise will be hitting shelves July 2006.*
Speed Grapher
Speed Grapher is certainly not your average milk and cookies show. From Studio GONZO (GANTZ) comes an excellent sci-fi adventure set in a future where money talks and your most perverted fantasies can come true. The next time someone takes your photo, think again before you say cheese... It might be your last! Late 2006.*
Ah! My Goddess TV
From the much loved long running manga of the same name, the Ah! My Goddess TV series is what fans have been screaming for ever since the original 5 part OVA was released back in 1993. July 2006*.
Basilisk
Two warring ninja clans, each supporting a son of Hidetada Tokugawa as the next shogun, send ten representatives each to fight to the death for the possession of a scroll. The prize: the annihilation of the other and the support of the Tokugawa government for the next 1000 years. From Studio GONZO, late 2006*.
*Please note all dates are tentative only! Please check the madman website for a confirmed details closer to release.
Madman Manga - Hot Off the Press!
More manga hits the shelves this month with the final volumes of both Samurai Champloo and Love For Venus set for release. The next dramatic volume of Fruits Basket also hits the stands this month.
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Newtype USA March
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Offer of the Month
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It's MARCH MIYAZAKI MADNESS over here at Madman. Howl's is out, Totoro is out, the Ghibli back-catalogue has returned, but what of those titles that the one and only Miyazaki-san has directed, but aren't on the STUDIO GHIBLI label? CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO - Master thief Lupin the 3rd finds the whole country of Cagliostro on his tail after he tries to help a damsel in distress! PANDA GO PANDA - Regarded by many as Miyazaki's "Totoro test-run", PANDA GO PANDA is a kids-friendly story of a little girl with pandas as family. You can save $5 off the retail price of each of these titles by clicking on the link below and entering the promotional code at the checkout! I WANT CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO! (PROMOTIONAL CODE "GOLUPIN") I WANT PANDA GO PANDA! (PROMOTIONAL CODE "GOPANDA") Marvelous! |
Otaku Wear
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Retro T-Shirt SaleHey crew, Don't miss our awesome Retro T Sale! There has never been a better time to deck yourself out with the regalia of all your favourite shows. Transformers, Starblazers, Robotech, Battle of the Planets and Voltron T's are all on sale for $19.95! Also check out our awesome new Seatbelt style belts! We sold out of these in Tasmania last month when we were down there for Aicon... and that's really saying something! I think they just discovered colour tv down there! ; ) ( But seriously, a big shout out to the crew in Tassie. Thanks for making our stay a memorable experience! ) These belts are like seriously limited edition so don't dilly-dally - you will thank me when they are all gone for hooking you up now! |
Events
POPCORN TAXI ANIME SPECIAL -www.popcorntaxi.com.au
April 4th - ACMI Cinemas Melbourne: Federation Square
To celebrate the launch of his new book 100 ANIME (coming soon to the Madman website!), Popcorn Taxi is proud to host author and all-round film-buff Philip Brophy to provide a portal into the genre we all love.
As part of the presentation ACMI will be screening episode 1 of GANTZ, so it's not for the faint-hearted (or for anyone under 18 years of age!)
Keep an eye on the Popcorn Taxi website for a possible Sydney event.
Free Stuff
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Last month we asked you which fighting anime featured in Madman's catalogue was also a hit arcade game in the early 1990's? The Answer is of course: Street Fighter Alpha You're probably expecting Madman to celebrate the launch of Howl's Moving Castle? Well you're right! Click Here for your chance to win our entire Studio Ghibli back-catalogue. Make sure you tell your friends for additional entries. (See the comp for this option!) But that's not all! We're also excited about the release of GONZO's Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo. And we're giving away a copy of the live action Count of Monte Cristo movie and 5 of GONZO's greatest hits which include: Click here for a chance to win these GONZO titles. |
Eastern Eye
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Don't miss the best in Asian Cinema from Eastern Eye. March 15th releases include: For more info and the chance to win great prizes, sign up to the Eastern Eye Mailing List by emailing "SUBSCRIBE" to info@easterneye.com.au or visit www.easterneye.com.au" |
In Cinemas
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