Opening theme: Air Gear Opening theme - "Chain" by Back-on
Show notes:
ATTO is open to any requests for reviews.
Death Note has been licensed by Viz (much surprise). Also Viz will have it for download a day after it's released in Japan (for a small price).
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-11/viz-licenses-death-note-anime-for-download
Geneon licenses Rozen Maiden (expected). DVD 1 will be released in April 2007.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-12/geneon-licenses-rozen-maiden
Air Gear musical is running through January in Tokyo and Osaka. A DVD version of the performance will be released in Japan on May 1st.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-12/air-gear-the-musical-now-on-stage-in-japan-dvd-release-in-may
Apple Inc. announced it's release of the iPhone. It revolutionizes phones with a new touchscreen.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/
Guest list for Animazement guest list is up fully (with a number of Japanese seiyu).
http://www.animazement.com/
Golden Globes have come and past. Many big winners that night.
http://www.hfpa.org/news/id/57
MTV movie awards will be on June 3rd (a little early annoucement). Special kick this year is that it will be live.
Kanye West will be getting his own reality TV show on HBO.
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003531307
Paula Abdul will be getting her own reality TV show on Bravo.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16598783/
A review of Tsubasa Reservior Chronicles Season 1 and 2 was made by Daisuke. Also some insight into the movie. Final Rating for Season 1: Steal it from a friend. Final Rating for Season 2: Watch it no matter what.
"Syaoran, a boy who wants to become an archeologist, and Sakura, a princess from the Clow Kingdom, are childhood friends with a close relationship. On a fateful night, Sakura lost all her memories as a result of a conspiracy to obtain her powers. In order to regain her memory, Syaoran seeks help from the witch, Yuuko. Yuuko tells Syaoran that he has to travel from one alternate reality to another to collect fragments of Sakura's memory. However, even if Sakura regains her memory, she will have no recollection of Syaoran. Travelling together with them is Kurogane, a warrior who was exiled from his country, and Fye, a magician who wants to escape from his King. With the help of a magical creature, Mokona, they set off on an exciting journey through time and space."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsubasa:_RESERVoir_CHRoNiCLE
A review of Heroes was made by Sven. Final Rating: Watch it no matter what (emphasis on go watch it now!).
"As a total eclipse casts its shadow across the globe, a genetics professor (Sendhil Ramamurthy, "Blind Guy Driving") in India is led by father's disappearance to uncover a secret theory -- there are people with super powers living among us. A young dreamer (Milo Ventimiglia, "Gilmore Girls") tries to convince his politician brother (Adrian Pasdar, "Judging Amy") that he can fly. A high school cheerleader (Hayden Panettiere, "Ice Princess") learns that she is totally indestructible. A Las Vegas stripper (Ali Larter, "Final Destination"), struggling to make ends meet to support her young son (Noah Gray-Cabey, "My Wife & Kids"), discovers that her mirror image has a secret. A fugitive from justice (Leonard Roberts, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") continues to baffle authorities who twice have been unable to contain him. A gifted artist (Santiago Cabrera, "Empire"), whose drug addiction is destroying his life and relationship with his girlfriend (Tawny Cypress, NBC's "Third Watch"), can paint the future. A down-on-his-luck Los Angeles beat cop (Greg Grunberg, "Alias") can hear people's thoughts, which puts him on the trail of an elusive serial killer. In Japan, a young man (Masi Oka, NBC's "Scrubs") develops a way to stop time through sheer will power. Their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world…"
http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/about/
Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.
Contact us at:
animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com
svenwalker@hotmail.com
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Monday, January 8, 2007
Episode 3: Kanon, are there maids in your House?
Opening theme: "The Kill" by 30 Seconds to Mars
Show notes:
The Golden Globes are going to be on the January 15th at 8:00 p.m. EST. Watch it if you have the chance.
http://www.hfpa.org/
The O.C. calls it quits. The long time running drama on Fox is finally ending. "This feels like the best time to bring the show to its close," show creator Josh Schwartz said in a statement. The last episode will air on Feburary 22.
http://www.tv.com/story/7850.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gumballs&tag=gumballs;title;2
24 will be returning for it's 6th season on January 14th with a 2 hour premiere at 8 p.m. and again on January 15th at 8 p.m. making a special 4 hour broadcast.
http://www.fox.com/24/
Fox's 24 and NBC's Heroes will share the same timeslot at 8 p.m. on Mondays.
Mid-Season hiatus is over for most shows.
Beck, Peach Girl, Shinchan, Suzuka and Desert Punk and Slayers sets coming in April, May, and July.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/upcoming-funimation-releases/license
Top North American anime conventions of 2006
1. Anime Expo: 40,647 total, 32,930 paid
2. Otakon: estimated 32,902 total, 22,302 paid
3. A-Kon: 12,500 estimated paid
4. Anime North: 12,500 estimated total, 11,286 paid
5. Anime Central: 11,500 estimated total
6. FanimeCon: estimated 10,000 paid
7. Anime Weekend Atlanta: 8,949 paid
8. Anime Boston: 9,354 total, estimated 8,854 paid
9. Sakura-Con: 8,300 estimated total, 7,500 estimated paid
10. Katsucon: 6,400 estimated total, 5,664 paid
Most of the Bleach english dub cast (including Johnny Yong Bosch) will be attending Anime North.
Contests with prizes in the future...?
Animazement (the North Carolina anime convention) will take place between May 25-27 in Durham, North Carolina. It is $35 for pre-registration and $45 at the door.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/animazement-announces-2007-convention-details
Anime North tickets have gone up. Part of the reason is because of the extra building being designated to Yaoi North. It is now $40 for pre-registration and $50 at the door.
http://www.animenorth.com/index.php
Fullmetal Alchemist figurines (12" size) are available from Southern Island. They come in the Ed and Al version and will go for $115 and $125 respectivly.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/mediacom-fullmetal-alchemist-figures-available-from-southern-island-this-month
Episode 1 of the english dub version of Air Gear and Afro Samuri is online.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-03/air-gear-episode-1-online
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-02/watch-afro-samurai-episode-1-now
A review of Kanon (2006 version) was given by Daisuke. Final rating: Watch it no matter what.
"Yuuichi Aizawa returns to this city after seven years. In his childhood, he often visited it, but something happend in the past which caused him to block out his memories of the events of seven years ago.
On the day after he gets settled in, he meets a girl carrying a backpack with wings on it. Her name is Tsukimiya Ayu and he begins to recall the memories he had lost."
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,790,vcmibb,kanon.html
A review of House M.D. was given by Sven. Final rating: Watch it no matter what.
"DR. GREGORY HOUSE (Hugh Laurie) is devoid of anything resembling bedside manner and wouldn’t even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on antisocial, House is a brilliant diagnostician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts afford him widespread respect."
http://www.fox.com/house/index.htm
Special review was given of the iMaid Cafe.
http://www.imaidcafe.com/
Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.
Edit: Animazement is not a new anime convention (as said in the podcast), but actually is in it's 10th year running. ATTO regrets having made this error.
Contact us at:
animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com
svenwalker@hotmail.com
Show notes:
The Golden Globes are going to be on the January 15th at 8:00 p.m. EST. Watch it if you have the chance.
http://www.hfpa.org/
The O.C. calls it quits. The long time running drama on Fox is finally ending. "This feels like the best time to bring the show to its close," show creator Josh Schwartz said in a statement. The last episode will air on Feburary 22.
http://www.tv.com/story/7850.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gumballs&tag=gumballs;title;2
24 will be returning for it's 6th season on January 14th with a 2 hour premiere at 8 p.m. and again on January 15th at 8 p.m. making a special 4 hour broadcast.
http://www.fox.com/24/
Fox's 24 and NBC's Heroes will share the same timeslot at 8 p.m. on Mondays.
Mid-Season hiatus is over for most shows.
Beck, Peach Girl, Shinchan, Suzuka and Desert Punk and Slayers sets coming in April, May, and July.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/upcoming-funimation-releases/license
Top North American anime conventions of 2006
1. Anime Expo: 40,647 total, 32,930 paid
2. Otakon: estimated 32,902 total, 22,302 paid
3. A-Kon: 12,500 estimated paid
4. Anime North: 12,500 estimated total, 11,286 paid
5. Anime Central: 11,500 estimated total
6. FanimeCon: estimated 10,000 paid
7. Anime Weekend Atlanta: 8,949 paid
8. Anime Boston: 9,354 total, estimated 8,854 paid
9. Sakura-Con: 8,300 estimated total, 7,500 estimated paid
10. Katsucon: 6,400 estimated total, 5,664 paid
Most of the Bleach english dub cast (including Johnny Yong Bosch) will be attending Anime North.
Contests with prizes in the future...?
Animazement (the North Carolina anime convention) will take place between May 25-27 in Durham, North Carolina. It is $35 for pre-registration and $45 at the door.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/animazement-announces-2007-convention-details
Anime North tickets have gone up. Part of the reason is because of the extra building being designated to Yaoi North. It is now $40 for pre-registration and $50 at the door.
http://www.animenorth.com/index.php
Fullmetal Alchemist figurines (12" size) are available from Southern Island. They come in the Ed and Al version and will go for $115 and $125 respectivly.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-06/mediacom-fullmetal-alchemist-figures-available-from-southern-island-this-month
Episode 1 of the english dub version of Air Gear and Afro Samuri is online.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-03/air-gear-episode-1-online
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-01-02/watch-afro-samurai-episode-1-now
A review of Kanon (2006 version) was given by Daisuke. Final rating: Watch it no matter what.
"Yuuichi Aizawa returns to this city after seven years. In his childhood, he often visited it, but something happend in the past which caused him to block out his memories of the events of seven years ago.
On the day after he gets settled in, he meets a girl carrying a backpack with wings on it. Her name is Tsukimiya Ayu and he begins to recall the memories he had lost."
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,790,vcmibb,kanon.html
A review of House M.D. was given by Sven. Final rating: Watch it no matter what.
"DR. GREGORY HOUSE (Hugh Laurie) is devoid of anything resembling bedside manner and wouldn’t even talk to his patients if he could get away with it. Dealing with his own constant physical pain, he uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. While his behavior can border on antisocial, House is a brilliant diagnostician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts afford him widespread respect."
http://www.fox.com/house/index.htm
Special review was given of the iMaid Cafe.
http://www.imaidcafe.com/
Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.
Edit: Animazement is not a new anime convention (as said in the podcast), but actually is in it's 10th year running. ATTO regrets having made this error.
Contact us at:
animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com
svenwalker@hotmail.com
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Episode 2: The years over Smallville
Opening theme: Witch Hunter Robin Opening theme - "Shell" by Bana
Show notes:
As promised Kira was here with us and gave us a special commentary on Death Note.
Day Break was showed instead of Lost because of Lost's Winter Break. Unfortunatly it was cancelled, but you can take a look at it (broadcast on ABC):
"Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day, accused of killing Asst. DA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one believes him. When he realizes that he has been framed, he tries to run away but has to stop when he learns that his loved ones are also in danger. But one morning, he wakes up and relives the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle, solve the mystery and have a normal life, he must find out who framed him."
http://www.tv.com/day-break/show/58017/summary.html
Show Me the Money was another show that was cancelled. It is a gameshow hosted by none other than William Shatner (Captain Kirk from Star Trek) (broadcast on ABC):
"In Show Me the Money, contestants must answer a minimum of six trivia questions. After each answer, the contestant must choose from among thirteen stunning dancers on stage, each of whom holds a scroll with a dollar figure to be added or subtracted -- for correct or incorrect answers -- to the contestant's total."
http://abc.go.com/primetime/showmethemoney/about.html
George Takei (Lieutenant Sulu from Star Trek) will make an appearance on Heroes. He will be portraying Hiro's father.:
http://www.syfyportal.com/news.php?id=2986
Survivor: Cook Islands concluded on December 17th with Yul Kwon emerging as the ultimate survivor. Next season will take place in the Fiji Islands. (broadcast on CBS):
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor13/
Drawn Together, the supposedly animated "reality" TV show.:
"In the first animated reality show, eight characters from vastly different reaches of the cartoon universe agree to live in a house and have their lives taped. From a washed-up movie reel heartthrob to a homicidal Japanese trading card character, these housemates have nothing in common but a love of drinking and hot tub make-outs. Will the housemates rise above their many differences and come together as a family? No -- but it's fun to watch them sort-of try!"
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/drawn_together/index.jhtml
Black Cat,Fate/Stay Night, and Hellsing Ultimate DVD 1's are out.
Anime Boston is hosting it's first formal ball called the Cherry Blossom Ball. Anime Boston will take place in April.:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-24/anime-boston-to-host-formal-ball
One Piece will not be shown on American TV anymore (namely Fox Box and Cartoon Network's Toonami).
Those who have seen The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya should check this out.:
http://www.asosbrigade.com/
Naruto fillers will end on Febuary 15th. The show will be renamed to Naruto: Shippuden (Hurricane Chronicles) and will take place 3 years later from the current time period.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_of_Naruto:_Shippuden
Kira gives his two cents on Death Note, review and opinions. Who is smarter Kira or L? Your thoughts?
The RightStuf Twelve Days of Christmas (old news, but what the hell. still lots of good deals there).:
http://www.rightstuf.com/
Sven gives his review on Smallville. He also gives us a little background on comics and Superman in general. Sven's final rating is a solid "Steal it from a Friend".:
http://www.tv.com/smallville/show/1718/summary.html
Daisuke gives the Anime Year in Review. Rankings are #3 Fate/Stay Night (Given a "Steal it from a Friend"), #2 Ouran High School Host Club (Given a "Watch it no matter what"), #1 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Given a low "Steal it from a friend"). Little tidbits on each anime why they were popular.
Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.
Contact us at:
animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com
svenwalker@hotmail.com
Show notes:
As promised Kira was here with us and gave us a special commentary on Death Note.
Day Break was showed instead of Lost because of Lost's Winter Break. Unfortunatly it was cancelled, but you can take a look at it (broadcast on ABC):
"Detective Brett Hopper is having a really bad day, accused of killing Asst. DA Alberto Garza. He has an alibi, but no one believes him. When he realizes that he has been framed, he tries to run away but has to stop when he learns that his loved ones are also in danger. But one morning, he wakes up and relives the same day over and over again. To stop this cycle, solve the mystery and have a normal life, he must find out who framed him."
http://www.tv.com/day-break/show/58017/summary.html
Show Me the Money was another show that was cancelled. It is a gameshow hosted by none other than William Shatner (Captain Kirk from Star Trek) (broadcast on ABC):
"In Show Me the Money, contestants must answer a minimum of six trivia questions. After each answer, the contestant must choose from among thirteen stunning dancers on stage, each of whom holds a scroll with a dollar figure to be added or subtracted -- for correct or incorrect answers -- to the contestant's total."
http://abc.go.com/primetime/showmethemoney/about.html
George Takei (Lieutenant Sulu from Star Trek) will make an appearance on Heroes. He will be portraying Hiro's father.:
http://www.syfyportal.com/news.php?id=2986
Survivor: Cook Islands concluded on December 17th with Yul Kwon emerging as the ultimate survivor. Next season will take place in the Fiji Islands. (broadcast on CBS):
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor13/
Drawn Together, the supposedly animated "reality" TV show.:
"In the first animated reality show, eight characters from vastly different reaches of the cartoon universe agree to live in a house and have their lives taped. From a washed-up movie reel heartthrob to a homicidal Japanese trading card character, these housemates have nothing in common but a love of drinking and hot tub make-outs. Will the housemates rise above their many differences and come together as a family? No -- but it's fun to watch them sort-of try!"
http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/drawn_together/index.jhtml
Black Cat,Fate/Stay Night, and Hellsing Ultimate DVD 1's are out.
Anime Boston is hosting it's first formal ball called the Cherry Blossom Ball. Anime Boston will take place in April.:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-24/anime-boston-to-host-formal-ball
One Piece will not be shown on American TV anymore (namely Fox Box and Cartoon Network's Toonami).
Those who have seen The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya should check this out.:
http://www.asosbrigade.com/
Naruto fillers will end on Febuary 15th. The show will be renamed to Naruto: Shippuden (Hurricane Chronicles) and will take place 3 years later from the current time period.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_of_Naruto:_Shippuden
Kira gives his two cents on Death Note, review and opinions. Who is smarter Kira or L? Your thoughts?
The RightStuf Twelve Days of Christmas (old news, but what the hell. still lots of good deals there).:
http://www.rightstuf.com/
Sven gives his review on Smallville. He also gives us a little background on comics and Superman in general. Sven's final rating is a solid "Steal it from a Friend".:
http://www.tv.com/smallville/show/1718/summary.html
Daisuke gives the Anime Year in Review. Rankings are #3 Fate/Stay Night (Given a "Steal it from a Friend"), #2 Ouran High School Host Club (Given a "Watch it no matter what"), #1 The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Given a low "Steal it from a friend"). Little tidbits on each anime why they were popular.
Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.
Contact us at:
animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com
svenwalker@hotmail.com
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Episode 1: Black Mars ( I didn't know cats lived on neptune)
Opening theme: Death Note Opening theme - "the WORLD" by Nightmare
Show Notes:
The official Afro Samurai website has been updated with a 7-minute streaming copy of the fight between Afro's father and Justice. The Afro Samurai site also contains the other usual trappings such as cast, staff and character information, other multimedia and story basics.
http://www.afrosamurai.com/
FBI searches home, offices of Robotech producer/writer, Harmony Gold founder
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-agrama29nov29,0,327637.story?coll=la-home-headlines
Air Gear DVD 1 will hit North America February 6. Air Gear DVD will be released by ADV with the voice of Minami "Ikki" Itsuki played by Chris Patton who also did the voice of Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist.
Spirited Away to Air on BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/wk52/feature_films.shtml
Chew on This: Gundam Pocky
Starting December 11, Japan will be introduced to three varieties of Gundam pocky, each with its own 1/144 scale Gundam model. Bandai and Pocky maker Glico are reportedly targeting 30 year old males with the limited edition snacks.
http://www.bandai.co.jp/releases/J2006112401.html
Death Note: The Last Name hold the top spot at the box office for the fourth straight week
http://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/deathnote/
Anime News Network Contest
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/contest.php?id=91
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/contest.php?id=93
Our Rating System
1: Watch it no matter what
2: Steal it from a friend
3: Watch it only if you get paid
Our Reviews
Veronica Mars - Watch it no matter what
Black Cat - Watch it no matter what (if u like shounen)
- Steal it from a friend (if u like shoujo)
Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.
Contact us at:
animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com
svenwalker@hotmail.com
Show Notes:
The official Afro Samurai website has been updated with a 7-minute streaming copy of the fight between Afro's father and Justice. The Afro Samurai site also contains the other usual trappings such as cast, staff and character information, other multimedia and story basics.
http://www.afrosamurai.com/
FBI searches home, offices of Robotech producer/writer, Harmony Gold founder
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-agrama29nov29,0,327637.story?coll=la-home-headlines
Air Gear DVD 1 will hit North America February 6. Air Gear DVD will be released by ADV with the voice of Minami "Ikki" Itsuki played by Chris Patton who also did the voice of Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist.
Spirited Away to Air on BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/wk52/feature_films.shtml
Chew on This: Gundam Pocky
Starting December 11, Japan will be introduced to three varieties of Gundam pocky, each with its own 1/144 scale Gundam model. Bandai and Pocky maker Glico are reportedly targeting 30 year old males with the limited edition snacks.
http://www.bandai.co.jp/releases/J2006112401.html
Death Note: The Last Name hold the top spot at the box office for the fourth straight week
http://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/deathnote/
Anime News Network Contest
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/contest.php?id=91
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/contest.php?id=93
Our Rating System
1: Watch it no matter what
2: Steal it from a friend
3: Watch it only if you get paid
Our Reviews
Veronica Mars - Watch it no matter what
Black Cat - Watch it no matter what (if u like shounen)
- Steal it from a friend (if u like shoujo)
Info from Anime News Network, TV.com, Random Curiousity, and any other sources we missed.
Contact us at:
animetelevisiontoronto@gmail.com
svenwalker@hotmail.com
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