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[A3K Newz] New Battle Royale and CMX Closes

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[A3K Newz] New Battle Royale and CMX Closes

Battle Royale 3D Conversion
Anyone remember the awful Battle Royale live-action film that simultaneously ignored the social commentary of the novel while glorifying the violence? Apparently Toei loves that movie so much that they've decided that it needed a 3D conversion.

Battle Royale, written by Koushun Takami, is the story of 42 high school students who are trapped on an island and forced to kill each other until only one remains. It's an allegorical tale about Japanese students and the constant pressure they're under to succeed. The book is phenomenal and should be read by everyone. The movie, on the other hand, is okay as a standalone gore-flick, but it doesn't hold a candle to the real story. However, it can be said that it's 9000 times better than the manga adaptation.

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[A3K Newz] New FUNimation Titles Announced!

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[A3K Newz] New FUNimation Titles Announced!

Inuyasha: The Final Act Dub Confirmed
If you're like me, then you've been putting off watching Inuyasha: The Final Act until its dubbed and airing on Adult Swim. While I'm still waiting with bated breath for that Cartoon Network announcement, I can rest easy knowing that at least one of my wishes has been granted.

Kelly Sheridan, the voice actress who plays Sango, recently posted on her Facebook and Twitter accounts that she began recording this past Tuesday. I usually find it annoying when reporters use social networking sites as a source, but let's be honest with ourselves--this is not real journalism.

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SBS Dateline: Anime Industry Turns to Porn to Stay Profitable

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SBS Dateline: Anime Industry Turns to Porn to Stay Profitable
Adrian Brown from Australia's SBS Dateline paints a comprehensive portrait of some of the difficulties animators and studios face in midst of declining birth-rates, shifting interests and illegal online distribution. Adrian Brown is considered to be one of Austrailia's most experienced Asian correspondents. His travels brought him to the Tokyo International Anime Fair where he interviewed a host of industry professionals and fans. Dateline is a multiple award winning program for Australians that focuses on current affairs affecting people outside of their shores.

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