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Madman Sponsors Gamerthon – a 7 day gaming festival!

Madman is proud to announce its support of GAMERTHON for both players and spectators with prizes and giveaways!
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Bleach Hoodies – Here’s red, grey fades away

Some good news and bad news for bleach fans regarding our apparel range.
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Death Note apparel range delayed

Due to shipping delays we regret to inform that all items as part of the Death Note apparel range will be delayed until late March 2008.
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New Manhanttan is going to explode! AKIRA live action confirmed

Reports from the US have indicated that Warner Brothers will be adapting the Akira manga into two films and will be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company.
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Aussie Hero Art Competition Winners!

It was an eye opening competition with many interesting takes on the concept of an Australian Hero. There were many common themes and icons, as well as some great satirical and tongue-in-cheek renditions. Another great bunch of images went up in the Madman Fanzone, and we're pleased to announce our winners and honorable mentions!
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  On The Box

NEWSFLASH! DEATH NOTE CONFIRMED TO BE SCREENED ON ABC2 FROM APRIL! Read More

  Fan Zone

For all the fan-filled fun, visit the Fan Zone on the Madman website.

Artists have been blowing us away with their competition entries! Check out these pics from our Aussie Hero Art Competition and view the winners here.

And make sure you enter the Lost in Time Competition

Fresh Fan Art

  Monthly Highlights

NEW SERIES’

$29.95

BLACK LAGOON V1 & COLLECTOR’S BOX

Rokuro Okajima’s life is turned upside down when he is kidnapped by pirates! But these are just any ordinary pirates, they’re the Black Lagoon company and won’t stop at anything until their job is done!

Lucky subscriber Courtney Macgregor wins BLACK LAGOON V1 & COLLECTOR’S BOX

$24.95 each

SHAKUGAN NO SHANA V1
SHAKUGAN NO SHANA V2

Yuji Sakai a seemingly ordinary human and Shana a mystical warrior known as a Flame Haze must work together to defeat the Denizens of the Crimson World and learn more about each other and the worlds they are from.

Lucky subscriber Graham Smith wins SHAKUGAN NO SHANA V1

STAND-ALONE FEATURES

$29.95

KARAS V2

The final exciting chapter to Karas is finally here! The final battle between the two Karas’ will determine the fate of the entire world as we know it!

Lucky subscriber Tony Milne wins KARAS V2

COMPLETE COLLECTIONS

$99.95

BASILISK COLLECTION

A legendary pair of rival ninja clans battle to end years of slaughter as a forbidden love struggles to prevail. Fate will decide if the ultimate declaration must be made: To the one I love... prepare to die!

$99.99

SPEED GRAPHER COLLECTION

One man with strange new powers will wage a solitary battle to find out. Experience supernatural action, forbidden lust and conspiracy in this futuristic thrill ride from Studio Gonzo!

More Anime Highlights

The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya V4
Tsubasa Chronicles (TV) V06
Le Chevalier D’eon V6
Death Note V2 & Light Yagami Figure [Limited Edition]

More Madman Highlights

Ben 10: The Secret of The Omnitrix
Class of 3000 Season 1
Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends Season 2
Paddington Bear

  Coming Soon

GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX 2ND GIG: INDIVIDUAL ELEVEN

The year is 2030, and an influx of refugees have effortlessly transformed themselves into a terrorist organization known as the "Individual Eleven." With a sadistic intent of mass destruction, will they triumph in victory or discover the gloomy pitfalls of defeat?

  From the Vault

OH MY GODDESS (OVA)

One of the first original harem style romantic comedies to be seen in the West, Oh My Goddess has a place in many fans hearts, with its excellent animation (even by 1993 standards) and a fantastic but believable story, this short 5 episode series has been reanimated and expanded upon in the two TV series’ and of course a movie which are all available now, but if you’re after a short and memorable experience, you can’t go past this classic!

  Acquisitions

One Piece The Movie: Adventures In Alabasta

You’ve asked for it, no you’ve demanded for it and now it’s finally here! The first every adventures of One Piece to be presented uncut and in both Japanese and English language options for the very first time in the West! Look out for a special exclusive premiere screening at Supanova Expo in Brisbane and Melbourne with special introductions by the new Luffy – Colleen Clinkenbeard.

xxxHOLiC (TV series)

Kimihiro Watanuki has a cursed gift. He has the ability to see evil spirits but they’re also attracted to him! Enter Yuko, a mysterious woman who claims to have the means to end is torment, but in exchange he must give up something of equal value.
From CLAMP and part of the cross over project with TSUBASA CHRONICLES.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (Movie)

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to "leap" backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

  Madman Manga - Hot Off the Press!

MANGA MADNESS

Madman Means Manga! With a huge launch of Viz Media manga titles this month featuring the one and only NARUTO! Look out for more of the Shonen Jump and Shojo Beat titles launching in the next few months, and don’t forget you can now purchase Madman manga at Angus & Robertson stores as well as Borders Book Stores and online.

For more info and hundreds of pages of FREE reading, visit www.madman.com.au/manga.

NARUTO (MANGA) V1 and 2

You’ve asked for it and now it’s finally here! Join Naruto on his quest to become the Leaf Village’s Hokage and to prove that he is the best ninja of them all!

LOVE HINA (MANGA) V01 -3

The classic harem series is back! Finally available in manga form, join Keitarou on his quest to finally get into Tokyo University and fufill a promise made to a girl all those years ago!

And of course, don’t miss the latest volumes of your favourite Madman manga:

FUSHIGI YUGI (MANGA) V10
OURAN HIGH HOST CLUB (MANGA) V11

Anime Update

Look out for the latest issue of Anime Update featuring articles on Black Lagoon, Shana plus an exclusive interview with Yuki Kajiura and an Akihabara special!

  Offer of the Month

Spring is almost here and in Japan that means the start of a new school year! Spring is also the time for romance, so this month we’re giving you the best of both with HIS AND HER CIRCUMSTANCES COLLECTION for just $50! That’s right the entire 26 episode series on 5 DVDs for just $50!

Simply head to www.madman.com.au, add the collection to your shopping cart, and enter the code YOUMAYDREAM on page two of the checkout, in the voucher field. Just remember to click ACTIVATE or else you won’t receive the savings!

This offer expires on 31st March 2008.

  Anime Snacktime Podcast

Snackalicous Anime Snacktime is back with another dose of news and views on the world of anime, manga and more! Check out the March episode soon!

- Make sure you subscribe today via iTunes or the RSS feed!
- iTunes users should check it out here.
- Mp3 lovers should click here.

  Events

Have you seen the EVENTS enhancement to the Madman Fan Zone yet?
Check it out now to be dazzled by the awesomeness of our programming abilities.

Supanova Expo – Melbourne

Supanova finally comes to Melbourne with an explosive event at the RNA Showgrounds from March 28-30. Be sure to drop by the Madman booth and check out the premiere screenings of Tsubasa/xxxHOLiC movies and the One Piece movie! Melbourne will also play host to Supanova’s first Japanese guest Junichi Nakatsuru.

Animania Festival – Sydney (Mini)
Citigate Hotel
March 29

Animania returns in 2008 with this their first of five planned shows. This is also the first chance to qualify for the Finals of the Australian World Cosplay Summit team in 2009. For more info check out the Animania website or the Madman Fan Zone.

Supanova Expo – Brisbane
RNA Showgrounds
April 4-6

Returning to Brisbane after record crowds of over 10,000 people, the Supanova Road Show rocks back into Brisbane. Featuring special anime guests including Spike Spencer (Shinji – Evangelion), Monica Rial (Sakura – Tsubasa), and Colleen Clinkenbeard (Monkey D. Luffy – One Piece) who are also going to be at the Melbourne event. For more info visit the Supanova website or check out the Madman Fan Zone.

  Free Stuff

BLEACH COMPETITION

Ever wanted to become a Shinigami and slay away at those pesky Hollows? Well now you can (sort of)! With thanks to Sega Australia, we are giving you the chance to win one of five prizes packs containing a copy of BLEACH: SHATTERED BLADE for the Nintendo Wii, BLEACH: BLADE OF FATE for the Nintendo DS as well as a copy of Bleach Volume 6 with Collector’s Box.

Just head on over to our competition page and tell us in 25 words or less “what your Zanpakutou’s powers would be if you were a Shinigami?”.

KRACK THE KODE TO KARAS

Karas is an amazing CG sword wielding suit anime extravaganza, produced by Tatsunoko productions, in their 40th anniversary!

Enter for your chance to win one of FIVE awesome KARAS packs including both DVDs and a Karas figure! To enter, tell us the name of one previous anime by Tatsunoko productions.

Check out more AWESOME competitions in the Madman Fanzone.

  Eastern Eye

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

A DIRTY CARNIVAL

Byung-Du is a career criminal, burdened with the care of his terminally ill mother and demanding younger siblings. But when a hit goes terribly wrong he soon finds that not all is festive – the carnival has turned dirty.

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  In Cinemas

In the Shadow of the Moon
(NOW SHOWING)

Paranoid Park
(NOW SHOWING)

Brick Lane
(IN CINEMAS 20·03·08)

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