MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER UPDATE

Editorial

Yeah!

It’s time to party like it’s 1985 – November is RETRO month! Acid-wash jeans are cool for the first time, Transformers are still die-cast metal and you’re rocking out on your brand-new Nintendo, in-between pulling some rad jumps on your mongoose BMX! So… what’s on TV?

November sees Madman’s first release in the She-Ra series, kicking off with the two-disc collector’s packaged THE BEST OF SHE-RA, the first of two M.A.S.K. collections, the entire series of ULYSSES 31 and three additional “best ofs” covering TRANSFORMERS, BATTLE OF THE PLANETS and VOLTRON: DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE. All this is supported by our huge RETRO COLLECTION sale! You’ll feel like it’s a Saturday morning all over again!

Of course, there’s some of this “anime” stuff too! Gonzo’s ninja-duelling BASILISK, Ken Akamatsu’s NEGIMA, a stand-alone classic from NINJA SCROLL’s Yoshiaki Kawajiri, DEMON CITY SHINJUKU, and the complete SAMURAI CHAMPLOO COLLECTION, as seen on SBS, to name but a few! Get the full low-down below!

What you’ll also find below is the chance to win some sweet swag, plus the latest news, acquisitions and event updates that make the Madman newsletter THE STRONGEST ONE THERE IS! By the way, I hope you’re also checking out our podcast. Now in mp3 flavour, there’s even more reasons to embrace the insanity.

And remember, the next time someone says to you: “Go ahead… Make my day!” make sure you sign them up to the Madman newsletter. You’ll be doing them a favour and they can win stuff simply by being subscribed!

Ok, it’s time for me to sock dance out of here to Electric Dreams.

Bye!

 

Dean Prenc
Manager - Madman Anime Think Tank

 

 




News & Events

Retro Sale! Classic Animation at Retro Prices!

Courtesy of Madman's own time machine, delivered to us from the future to save the past, we have wound back the clock for our incredible range of retro animation at retro prices!

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Madman Celebrates 10 Years of Madness!

Melbourne was the place to be on Halloween as Madman celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a special screening of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: THE MOVIE – CONQUEROR OF SHAMBALLA with voice-actor guests, Vic Mignogna (FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST) and Crispin Freeman (HELLSING) in attendance.

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Poker-Face Jutsu! Naruto Card Game Now Available!

Want to simulate the epic Ninja battles of NARUTO seen on Cartoon Network and the Madman Naruto DVD?

Don't bother with the shuriken, jumping from great heights or attempting the 1,000 Years of Death Jutsu on your friends - you could get into trouble. Check out the all-new card game!

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Anime for Your Ears! Soundtracks Now Available!

You asked for it, and now they're here! Anime soundtracks are some of our most requested items of all time and Madman is very pleased to present a great opening range of OST (Original Sound Track) CDs.

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FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST NOVEMBER RELEASE DATES TRANSMUTED

Unfortunetly FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST V11 and FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST MANGA V8 have both been delayed until December.

For more details on the DVD click here!

For more details on the MANGA click here!

Awesome Gundam Model Kits Available Now!

Build your own giant robot! Who could resist? Now available in VERY limited numbers, are an incredible range of Gundam Models from across the Gundam Universe!

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ON THE BOX

Naruto:
Monday to Friday
6pm and 10pm
Cartoon Network

Dragon Ball Z:
Monday to Friday
7pm
Cartoon Network

Dragon Ball:
Monday to Friday
9.30pm
Cartoon Network

 

Initial D:
Monday-Thursday
11pm/12am
Cartoon Network

InuYasha:
Monday-Thursday 10.30/11.30pm
Cartoon Network

 

November Highlights

$39.95

BASILISK

Reared from birth as sworn enemies, two lovers from rival ninja clans stand with hands entwined. As they seek to break the shackles of darkness and heal the wounds of the past, fate denies their quest and thrusts them into war.



Lucky subscriber Adele Reddington wins BASILISK V1 & COLLECTOR'S BOX

 

$39.95

NEGIMA

Wizard-in-training Negi Springfield is only 10 years old, but he also happens to be the newest English teacher at the all-girl Mahora Academy. Too bad a bachelor's degree and an enchanted staff can't prepare a lad for the chaos of being surrounded by dozens of Junior High girls!


Lucky subscriber John Hawkins wins NEGIMA V1 & COLLECTOR'S BOX

 

STAND ALONE FEATURES

$34.95

THE BEST OF SHE-RA

Join the mythical adventures of He-Man's twin sister, Princess Adora, as she is transformed into her super-heroine alter-ego, She-Ra, to defeat the villainous Evil Horde and bring peace to the kingdom of Etheria.


Lucky subscriber Vicky Ormerod wins THE BEST OF SHE-RA

 

$29.95

DEMON CITY SHINJUKU

For years, none have dared to cross the foul moat around Demon City in Shinjuku, the heart of Tokyo. Now young, beautiful Sayaka Rama is desperate to rescue her captive father. With the help of Kyoya, a streetwise Tokyo teenager, and the mystical Mephisto, whose healing powers could save them from annihilation, can this rugged band defeat Rah?


Lucky subscriber Justin Gunn wins DEMON CITY SHINJUKU

$29.95

INUYASHA MOVIE 3

Many years ago, the Great Dog Demon wielded the Three Swords of the Fang. Upon his death, he bequeathed a sword to each of his sons, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, leaving the third sword, the wrath-filled Sounga, locked away forever. Now that the Sounga's power has been awakened, these two battling brothers must put away their sibling rivalry and face off against a force that spells doom for all mankind!

$29.95

RETRO COLLECTION “BEST OF” RELEASE

Now available as “Best Of” collections, check out 10 of the top TRANSFORMERS, BATTLE OF THE PLANETS and VOLTRON episodes.

COMPLETE COLLECTIONS

$59.95

M.A.S.K

Led by Matt Trakker, the Mobile Armoured Strike Kommand is a secret organisation that fights crime in an unusual way. By wearing specially charged masks they have extraordinary powers to fight the villains of VENOM, who pose a real threat to the free world with their own special equipment.


 

$59.95

ULYSSES 31

"It is the thirty-first century. Ulysses killed the giant Cyclops when he rescued the children & his son, Telemachus. But the ancient gods of Olympus are angry & threaten a terrible revenge.." So begins the adventure of Ulysses, sentenced to travel the universe on a quest for the Kingdom of Hades. Once there he can free his frozen crew of the curse set by vengeful god Zeus & return to Earth.

 

$119.95

SAMURAI CHAMPLOO COLLECTION

The smash hit series as seen on SBS is now available as a complete set! Join Mugen, Jin and Fuu on their misadventures as they trek across Japan in search of the Samurai who smells like Sunflowers!

 

$49.95

BEAST WARS SEASON 3

The true purpose of the Beast Wars is revealed! Megatron's diabolical plan to destroy the future leads to the Ark, where the Autobots & Decepticons lay dormant. The Maximals must stop Megatron assassinating Optimus Prime, or the Decepticons will win the war before it begins! The lives of all Transformers in the balance in the final battle of the Beast Wars!

 

$69.95

HE-MAN SEASON 2 COLLECTION 2

The fourth and final release in a set that concludes all 130 original episodes of the popular animated saga.

 

$99.95

INUYASHA SEASON 2

From adventures to battles to sibling rivalry, journey along on the quest against demons in the second exciting season of INUYASHA.

 

$59.95

GUNSLINGER GIRL COLLECTION

Every weapon has its flaw. Who are these "Gunslinger Girls"? They've been given a second chance at life, but at what cost?

 

$79.95

RANMA ½ SEASON 4

Its Outta Control, in the fourth season of Ranma ½ as we're introduced to Ranma's high school principal, the infamous Gambling King, Ranma's mom, an all-Ryoga episode and more!

 

$79.95

YU YU HAKUSHO SEASON 1

Joined by three unlikely companions—Kurama, Hiei and Kuwabara—and granted some amazing new powers, young Yusuke becomes a Spirit Detective, defending an unsuspecting world from the powerfully dreadful monsters and dark creatures lurking in the shadows.

 

Coming Soon

$39.95

TRINITY BLOOD

Centuries ago, man's Armageddon birthed the vampires' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican's authority. The true battle between holiness and evil has begun.

   

Acquisitions

BLEACH

BLEACH is the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, who was born with the ability to see ghosts. When his family is attacked by a Hollow, a malicious lost soul. Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicated to protecting the innocent and helping tortured spirits pass on.

BLEACH launches onto DVD from April 2007!





HELLSING ULTIMATE

The rogue vampire Arucard is the ultimate weapon against the undead in an unholy war; he is also humanity's last hope in HELLSING ULTIMATE. The continuing blood-soaked adventures of Arucard and his partner, police-woman-turned-vampire Seras Victoria. Based on the original comics by creator Kouta Hirano.

Episode 1 launches onto DVD in April 2007!




ROBOTECH: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES

A movie 20 years in the making! ROBOTECH: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES is the first sequel to the Robotech Saga to be animated since its inception 20 years ago and features an all-star voice actor line up including Mark Hamill (STAR WARS) and Richard Epcar (GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX).

ROBOTECH launches onto DVD in 2007!




FULL METAL PANIC! THE SECOND RAID

The third instalment of the best selling action sci-fi / comedy series! Can Sousuke defeat a new breed of terrorist and keep Kaname happy? Find out in this exciting new series!

THE SECOND RAID begins in February 2007.






TSUBASA CHRONICLES TV

The CLAMP all-star invasion continues with TSUBASA CHRONICLES TV. Join Syaoran, his new comrades and other familiar CLAMP characters as they travel through new worlds in search of Princess Sakura's escaped memories.

TSUBASA CHRONICLES TV begins mid 2007!




Madman Manga - Hot Off the Press!

A stellar month of manga is lined up for November as we present the debut of the new breakout hit Ouran High Host Club!

Eureka Seven V2
Ouran High Host Club V1
Ouran High Host Club V2
Slam Dunk V31 (final)
Midori Days V6
Midori Days V7

Please note that FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST VOL 8 (MANGA) was delayed at the printers and will not ship until December.

Newtype USA November

This month’s issue comes with a free DVD featuring episodes of Super GALS 2, Gao Gai Gar and Guyver. A cover feature on Guyver, plus sneak peeks at upcoming new anime series and jam packed with reviews, latest anime, manga, video games, music, toys... plus more!!

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Offer of the Month

November sees the release of Best of Transformers and Beast Wars Season 3, which has some of the best special features we've ever put together. www.beastwars.com.au has a cool video preview of the voice actor interviews and you can look forward to an update for www.madman.com.au/transformers soon!

To celebrate these releases, and the new Beast Wars T-Shirts, we have a special offer - enter the code BEASTAMONGUS3 for 10% off any order including these items!

Check it out here:

You can also find this code on the #1 Aussie Transformers fansite, www.theyareamongus.com, with a great forum for Transformers fans. Check it out!

Otaku Wear

Make sure you get on down to www.otakuwear.com.au because any day now a bunch of hot items will return to stock, including the highly sought after KYO COSPLAY CAPS and FULLMETAL hoodies!

Plus don't forget to subscribe to the OTAKU WEAR newsletter at www.madman.com.au/newsletters for all the latest info, comps and more!

Events

TEZUKA THE MARVEL OF MANGA EXHIBITION
Now open at the National Gallery of Vicotria, in Melbourne, Tezuka The Marvel of Manga takes an indepth look at the manga works of the legendary Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy, Jungle Emporor Leo and many more. This is the first time that the works of Tezuka have been displayed outside of Japan. The exhibition runs until January 28th.

Don't forget to check back next month for details about ACMI's Focus on Tezuka!

For more info visit the NGV’s website.

eGames Entertainment Expo
Australia's largest electronic games and personal entertainment expo, the eGames & Entertainment Expo, is coming to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from the 17th - 19th of November this year, and Madman will be there!
Read more or visit the eGames website at www.egamesexpo.com.au

Free Stuff

To celebrate the release of Ken Akamatsu’s new series, Negima, we are giving you the chance to win the entire series of Love Hina, one of his most recognised works.

The prize pack includes one copy of:
Love Hina Collection
Love Hina Christmas Special
Love Hina Spring Special
Love Hina Again
Love Hina Hinata Girls Song Collection CD Soundtrack

Total Value $199.75 SRP

For a chance to win this awesome prize pack, wisit our competition page and answer the following question: What is the name of the dorm / hot spring hotel that the cast resides in?

Last month we asked “What forbidden jutsu does Naruto master to defeat Mizuki?” The answer is of course the Shadow Clone Jutsu. Congratulations to Logan French, you’ve just won yourself an awesome ninja prize pack!

Eastern Eye

Keep your Eastern Eye on the best in live action Asian cinema…

GODZILLA VS MOTHRA
PULSE
RASHOMON
WEATHERWOMAN BOX SET

To get all the best Asian Cinema news, subscribe to the Eastern Eye newsletter!

In Cinemas

Kenny
(In cinemas now)

Rampage
(Nov 30)

Lower City
(Nov 30)